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

Delta/Blake Field Airport (KAJZ)

Lat: 38.78688° N Lon: 108.06584° W Elev: 5154.0 ft.

Overcast

58°F

14°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed W 8 MPH
Barometer 30.17 in (1021.67 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Dec 10:55 AM MST
Detailed forecast for

Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin

Rest Of Today
Mostly cloudy late in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Showers likely late in the morning, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the 50s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the 30s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Friday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the 50s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the 30s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Saturday
Showers likely with a slight chance of snow showers in the morning, then showers, snow showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. No snow accumulation. Highs in the 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Saturday Night
Snow showers, rain showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then snow showers likely after midnight. Light snow accumulation possible. Lows 15 to 25. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
Sunday
Partly sunny with a chance of snow showers in the morning, then mostly sunny with a slight chance of snow showers in the afternoon. Cooler. Highs 25 to 35. Chance of snow 30 percent.
Sunday Night Through Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 5 to 15. Highs in the 30s.
Tuesday Through Wednesday
Mostly clear. Highs in the 40s. Lows 10 to 20.



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