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

STURGIS (K49B)

Lat: 44.42° N Lon: 103.38° W Elev: 3243 ft.

Fair

37°F

3°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.94 in
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 7:55 am MST
Detailed forecast for

Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills

Today
Partly cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east this afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Lows around 40. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to south 10 to 20 mph after midnight.
Christmas Day
Becoming partly cloudy. Breezy with highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows around 40. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs around 60. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
Saturday
Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Breezy with highs in the mid 40s. Temperature falling into the mid 30s in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Breezy and much cooler with lows 10 to 15. Chance of snow 20 percent.
Sunday
Sunny, breezy, cooler with highs in the upper 20s.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows around 15.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the upper 20s.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs around 50. Chance of rain 20 percent.



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