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Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Vernal Airport (KVEL)

Lat: 40.44295°NLon: 109.51273°WElev: 5262.0ft.

Clear

57°F

14°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed SSW 19 MPH
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Dec 02:53 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E Jensen UT

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 60. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 35. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Cloudy then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain showers likely before 1am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 33. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all snow after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 60. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 35. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Rain showers likely before 1am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 33. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all snow after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles E Jensen UT
 40.36°N 109.25°W (Elev. 5400 ft)
Last Update:
2:22 pm MST Dec 25, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3pm MST Dec 25, 2025-6pm MST Dec 31, 2025
 
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