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

SCE Horn Mountain (SE339)

Lat: 36.38223°NLon: 118.84629°WElev: 2254.0ft.

NA

59°F

15°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed NE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Dec 12:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles S Lodgepole CA

Flood Watch December 24, 03:54am until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 24, 03:54am until December 26, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
Winter Storm Warning
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    Flood Watch December 24, 03:54am until December 26, 04:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning December 24, 03:54am until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 36 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 9am. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Temperature rising to near 37 by noon, then falling to around 33 during the remainder of the day. Wind chill values as low as 24. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers before 10pm, then snow after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Steady temperature around 32. Wind chill values as low as 19. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 32. Wind chill values as low as 18. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 28. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers before 1pm, then snow, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 31. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 32. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Snow level 9100 feet. Steady temperature around 36. Wind chill values as low as 25. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 9am. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Temperature rising to near 37 by noon, then falling to around 33 during the remainder of the day. Wind chill values as low as 24. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers before 10pm, then snow after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 32. Wind chill values as low as 19. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Wind chill values as low as 18. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 28. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers before 1pm, then snow, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 31. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 32. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 38. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 42. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. East northeast wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 8900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Point Forecast:
15 Miles S Lodgepole CA
 36.38°N 118.72°W (Elev. 8301 ft)
2:57 am PST Dec 24, 2025
3am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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