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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

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

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

NA

23°F

-5°C

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

14 Miles ESE Lodgepole CA

Flood Watch December 26, 02:42am until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 26, 02:42am until December 26, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Flood Watch December 26, 02:42am until December 26, 04:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning December 26, 02:42am until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Temperature falling to around 10 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -9. Windy, with a west southwest wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    High: 17 °F⇓

    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Low around 1. Wind chill values as low as -15. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 1 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 10am. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 5. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 18. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy then
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 8. Windy, with a north wind 20 to 30 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Windy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 20. Windy, with a north northeast wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 20 °F

    Cold and
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 17. Wind chill values as low as -6. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 17 to 23 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Temperature falling to around 10 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -9. Windy, with a west southwest wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Low around 1. Wind chill values as low as -15. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 10am. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 5. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 18. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8. Windy, with a north wind 20 to 30 mph.
Monday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 20. Windy, with a north northeast wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 13. Windy, with a northeast wind 25 to 30 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 25. Blustery, with a northeast wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 26. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. North northwest wind around 10 mph.
New Year's Day
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 22. West wind around 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles ESE Lodgepole CA
 36.53°N 118.49°W (Elev. 12572 ft)
Last Update:
1:57 am PST Dec 26, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2am PST Dec 26, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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