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 >

High pressure will build over the Great Basin bringing drier conditions to eastern Utah and western Colorado through the weekend. High temperatures will warm back to near normal by Sunday.

Due to the recent weather conditions several mountains have been experiencing increased avalanche activity, and several main highways have closed for extended periods of time. Stay up to date with the latest road conditions and avalanche forecasts found below.

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

Drier Conditions With a Warming Trend Through This Weekend