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 >

Current conditions at

PEPPERMINT (PEPC1)

Lat: 36.0734°NLon: 118.54136°WElev: 7385.0ft.

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SSE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 24 Dec 12:58 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

24 Miles NNW Kernville CA

Flood Watch December 24, 01:18am until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 24, 01:18am until December 26, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Flood Watch December 24, 01:18am until December 26, 04:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning December 24, 01:18am until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow before 2pm, then snow between 2pm and 4pm, then rain and snow after 4pm. The rain could be heavy at times.  Snow level 8400 feet lowering to 7200 feet in the afternoon . Temperature rising to near 39 by 8am, then falling to around 34 during the remainder of the day. Wind chill values as low as 27. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm.  Steady temperature around 34. Wind chill values as low as 25. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow.  High near 35. Wind chill values as low as 25. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 31. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers before 10am, then snow, mainly after 10am. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 33. West southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 35. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain and snow before 2pm, then snow between 2pm and 4pm, then rain and snow after 4pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Snow level 8400 feet lowering to 7200 feet in the afternoon . Temperature rising to near 39 by 8am, then falling to around 34 during the remainder of the day. Wind chill values as low as 27. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm. Steady temperature around 34. Wind chill values as low as 25. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Christmas Day
Snow. High near 35. Wind chill values as low as 25. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 31. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers before 10am, then snow, mainly after 10am. Some thunder is also possible. High near 33. West southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 40. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 45. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7700 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. East northeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
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Point Forecast:
24 Miles NNW Kernville CA
 36.11°N 118.52°W (Elev. 7215 ft)
12:57 am PST Dec 24, 2025
1am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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