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° N Lon: 107.76023° W Elev: 6627.0 ft.

Mist

33°F

1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed ENE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.26 in (1024.72 mb)
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 26 Dec 03:25 AM MST
Detailed forecast for

Animas River Basin

Rest Of Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Lows 25 to 35.
Friday
Mostly cloudy. Highs 45 to 55.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the evening, then rain showers likely after midnight. Lows 25 to 35. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Saturday
Rain showers in the morning, then rain and snow showers in the afternoon. No snow accumulation. Highs in the 40s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers and rain showers in the evening, then a chance of snow showers after midnight. Lows 15 to 25. Chance of precipitation 50 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. Highs in the 30s. Chance of snow 50 percent.
Sunday Night Through Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 5 to 15. Highs 35 to 45.
Tuesday And Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Highs in the 40s. Lows 10 to 20.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the 40s.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of snow showers and rain showers after midnight. Lows 15 to 25. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
New Years Day
Partly sunny with a chance of rain and snow showers. Highs in the 40s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.



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