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

Durango-La Plata County Airport (KDRO)

Lat: 37.14312°NLon: 107.76023°WElev: 6627.0ft.

Partly Cloudy

36°F

2°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed ENE 4 MPH
Barometer 30.25 in (1024.38 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 25 Dec 08:35 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Durango CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly between 11pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly after 5am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 30. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow showers likely before 8am, then snow showers.  High near 41. Light south southwest wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 30. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow showers likely before 8am, then snow showers. High near 41. Light south southwest wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
New Year's Day
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Durango CO
 37.29°N 107.91°W (Elev. 7818 ft)
8:47 pm MST Dec 25, 2025
8pm MST Dec 25, 2025-6pm MST Jan 1, 2026
 
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