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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 >

Winter Solstice Climatology for Eastern Utah and Western Colorado

Let's take a look at historical Winter Solstice weather across eastern Utah and western Colorado with this "Winter Warmer" (aka Winter Solstice Climatology).

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