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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

34°F

1°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed SW 14 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 24 Dec 09:55 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E Steamboat Springs CO

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain. High near 36. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers, mainly after 11pm. Low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers. High near 24. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow showers before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 17.

    High: 17 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Christmas Day
Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain. High near 36. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Snow showers, mainly after 11pm. Low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Snow showers. High near 24. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow showers before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 17.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 22.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles E Steamboat Springs CO
 40.48°N 106.74°W (Elev. 9400 ft)
Last Update:
8:57 am MST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10am MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 30, 2025
 
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