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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

Storm Peak Laboratory (STORM)

Lat: 40.455111°NLon: 106.74428°WElev: 10531.0ft.

NA

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SW 25 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 25 Dec 01:40 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Steamboat Springs CO

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: A chance of rain and snow showers before 4pm, then a slight chance of snow showers after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 25. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 24. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers. Low around 4. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 4 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 8 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 0.

    Low: 0 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 14.

    High: 14 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
A chance of rain and snow showers before 4pm, then a slight chance of snow showers after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 25. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 24. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
Snow showers. Low around 4. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 14.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 7.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 23.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ESE Steamboat Springs CO
 40.46°N 106.74°W (Elev. 9728 ft)
Last Update:
1:37 pm MST Dec 25, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm MST Dec 25, 2025-6pm MST Dec 31, 2025
 
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