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

Rock Springs, Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport (KRKS)

Lat: 41.59417°NLon: 109.06528°WElev: 6759.0ft.

Clear

43°F

6°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed SSE 9 MPH
Barometer 30.15 in (1021.0 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 24 Dec 06:05 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

41 Miles NNW Maybell CO

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Windy, with a south wind 18 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Chance
    Rain and
    Windy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Windy, with a southwest wind 21 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Windy. Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy, with a west wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Windy, with a south wind 18 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.
Christmas Day
Rain likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Windy, with a southwest wind 21 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy, with a west wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
41 Miles NNW Maybell CO
 41.04°N 108.44°W (Elev. 6808 ft)
5:01 am MST Dec 24, 2025
6am MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 30, 2025
 
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