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

OWENS CAMP (OWNC1)

Lat: 38.73582° N Lon: 120.24158° W Elev: 5240.0 ft.

37°F

3°C

Humidity	85%
Wind Speed	ESE 4 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	33°F (1°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	34°F (1°C)
Last update	25 Dec 10:02 PM PST

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Detailed forecast for

West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada

Tonight

Windy, colder. At lower elevations, a slight chance of thunderstorms early in the evening. Rain...heavy at times. In the evening, then rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Rain with heavy snow likely late in the night. At higher elevations, a slight chance of thunderstorms early in the evening. Heavy snow through the night. Rain late in the evening, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows 20 to 34 higher elevations...31 to 41 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations...10 to 15 inches higher elevations. Snow level 5500 feet. Prevailing south winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts to around 65 mph...except southwest 15 to 50 mph with gusts to around 70 mph over ridges.

Friday

Heavy rain and snow likely. Breezy. Highs 24 to 39 higher elevations...36 to 46 lower elevations. Little or no snow accumulation lower elevations...3 to 9 inches higher elevations. Snow level 4500 feet. Prevailing southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 60 mph shifting to the south 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 45 mph in the afternoon. Over ridges, prevailing southwest winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts to around 65 mph decreasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 50 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Rain and snow. Colder. Lows 15 to 30 higher elevations...29 to 39 lower elevations. Little or no snow accumulation lower elevations...1 to 5 inches higher elevations. Snow level 4500 feet. Prevailing south winds up to 15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph...except south up to 25 mph over ridges.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow in the morning, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Not as cool. Highs 27 to 42 higher elevations... 40 to 50 lower elevations. Snow level 4000 feet. Light winds.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear. Colder. Lows 14 to 29 higher elevations...26 to 36 lower elevations. Prevailing northeast winds up to 15 mph.

Sunday

Mostly sunny. Not as cool. Highs 34 to 49.

Sunday Night

Clear. Lows 21 to 36.

Monday Through Tuesday Night

Clear. Highs 42 to 57. Lows 25 to 40.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny. Highs 45 to 60.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain. Lows 29 to 44.