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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

Afton WY (KAFO)

Lat: 42.71133°NLon: 110.94217°WElev: 6201.0ft.

Rain

43°F

6°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SSE 18 MPH
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.22 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 24 Dec 08:15 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles ESE Smoot WY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain. The snow could be heavy at times. Snow level 9500 feet lowering to 9000 feet after midnight . Steady temperature around 35. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow showers, mainly before 8am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Temperature falling to around 28 by 5pm. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F⇓

    Breezy. Heavy
    Snow then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. Low around 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers. High near 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. Breezy, with a west wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers. High near 19. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 19 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Breezy, with a west wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 4.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain. The snow could be heavy at times. Snow level 9500 feet lowering to 9000 feet after midnight . Steady temperature around 35. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow showers, mainly before 8am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Temperature falling to around 28 by 5pm. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. Low around 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers. High near 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. Breezy, with a west wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers. High near 19. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Breezy, with a west wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 16.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 4.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 24.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles ESE Smoot WY
 42.58°N 110.66°W (Elev. 8878 ft)
Last Update:
7:32 pm MST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8pm MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 31, 2025
 
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