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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

UPPER TYNDALL CREEK NEAR LODGE POLE 13NE (UTY) (TYNC1)

Lat: 36.64778°NLon: 118.39917°WElev: 11441.0ft.

NA

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed S 6 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 24 Dec 05:19 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles WSW Lone Pine CA

Flood Watch December 24, 06:07am until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 24, 06:07am until December 26, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
Winter Storm Warning
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    Flood Watch December 24, 06:07am until December 26, 04:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning December 24, 06:07am until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 25 °F⇓

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. Steady temperature around 18. Wind chill values as low as -3. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 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 south southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers before 4am, then snow after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 15. Wind chill values as low as -2. 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 14 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 17. Windy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 4 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 15. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Blustery, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Blustery

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 19 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as 1. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 22 to 28 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. Steady temperature around 18. Wind chill values as low as -3. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 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 south southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers before 4am, then snow after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 15. Wind chill values as low as -2. 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 14 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 17. Windy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 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 4. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 15. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Blustery, with a west wind 15 to 20 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 10. Blustery, with a northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 23. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. North northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 28. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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Point Forecast:
12 Miles WSW Lone Pine CA
 36.53°N 118.27°W (Elev. 11952 ft)
Last Update:
5:57 am PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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