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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

CHAGOOPA PLATEAU NEAR MINERAL KING 7E (CHP) (CHPC1)

Lat: 36.47333°NLon: 118.46333°WElev: 9450.0ft.

NA

26°F

-3°C

Humidity NA
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility NA
Last update NA
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles ESE Lodgepole CA

Flood Watch December 24, 01:52am until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 24, 01:52am until December 26, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Flood Watch December 24, 01:52am until December 26, 04:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning December 24, 01:52am until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 18 by 4pm. Wind chill values as low as 1. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 17 to 23 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F⇓

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. Steady temperature around 18. Wind chill values as low as -4. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 19. Wind chill values as low as -6. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 13. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 15. Windy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 4 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 14. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Steady temperature around 23. Wind chill values as low as 3. Windy, with a south wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 18 by 4pm. Wind chill values as low as 1. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 17 to 23 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Steady temperature around 18. Wind chill values as low as -4. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 19. Wind chill values as low as -6. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 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. Low around 13. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 15. Windy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 14. West wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Blustery, with a northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 18. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11. Blustery, with a north northeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Monday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 25. Blustery, with a north northeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Blustery, with a northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 29. Blustery, with a northeast wind 10 to 20 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles ESE Lodgepole CA
 36.53°N 118.47°W (Elev. 12379 ft)
Last Update:
12:57 am PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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