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Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

 

Red Flag Warning in Effect Sunday June 24

from 11 AM until 8 PM MDT for Far Southwest Colorado

 

Critical Fire Weather conditions are likely again on Sunday across far southwest Colorado including the Cortez and Durango areas. The rest of the area will see higher relative humidity due to a passing disturbance and cold front.  Any new fire starts could have the potential to grow rapidly and become very difficult, or nearly impossible to control. 

 

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT SUNDAY

(click image for detailed view of latest hazards: some elevation specific)


Maximum Wind Gusts Expected Through Monday

High Temperatures Expected Sunday