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 >

Current conditions at

SCE Camp Nelson (SE333)

Lat: 36.1402°NLon: 118.6159°WElev: 4836.0ft.

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 25 Dec 04:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles SSE Lodgepole CA

Flood Watch December 25, 04:39am until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 25, 04:39am until December 26, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
Winter Storm Warning
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    Flood Watch December 25, 04:39am until December 26, 04:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning December 25, 04:39am until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow.  High near 32. Wind chill values as low as 18. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Steady temperature around 32. Wind chill values as low as 21. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 31. Wind chill values as low as 19. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West northwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 30. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming west in the morning.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 36. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.

    High: 36 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Low around 30. Wind chill values as low as 22. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Christmas Day
Snow. High near 32. Wind chill values as low as 18. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 32. Wind chill values as low as 21. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 31. Wind chill values as low as 19. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 30. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming west in the morning. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 36. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 26. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 42. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 46. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. North northeast wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
25 Miles SSE Lodgepole CA
 36.24°N 118.57°W (Elev. 8091 ft)
3:57 am PST Dec 25, 2025
4am PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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