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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

FW4266 Springville (F4266)

Lat: 36.28017°NLon: 118.77667°WElev: 3458.0ft.

NA

47°F

8°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed NE 1 MPH
Barometer 29.9 in (1012.53 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Dec 09:40 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles SSE Lodgepole CA

Flood Watch December 24, 09:49pm until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 24, 09:49pm until December 26, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Flood Watch December 24, 09:49pm until December 26, 04:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning December 24, 09:49pm until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow. High near 27. Wind chill values as low as 9. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 26. Wind chill values as low as 11. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers before 1pm, then snow after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 26. Wind chill values as low as 11. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 16. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 24. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north northeast in the evening.

    Low: 17 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 30. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. Low around 24. Wind chill values as low as 11. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow. High near 27. Wind chill values as low as 9. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 26. Wind chill values as low as 11. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers before 1pm, then snow after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 26. Wind chill values as low as 11. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 16. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 24. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north northeast in the evening.
Sunday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 30. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Blustery, with a north northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Blustery, with a northeast wind around 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 40. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northeast wind around 15 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles SSE Lodgepole CA
 36.28°N 118.64°W (Elev. 9892 ft)
Last Update:
8:57 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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