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

DW0117 Three Rivers Museum (D0117)

Lat: 36.44829°NLon: 118.90016°WElev: 860.0ft.

51°F

11°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	29.9 in (1012.53 mb)
Dewpoint	50°F (10°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	25 Dec 06:39 AM PST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSW Lodgepole CA

Flood Watch December 25, 06:58am until December 26, 04:00pm

Winter Storm Warning December 25, 06:58am until December 26, 10:00pm

Click here for hazard details and duration

Flood Watch

Winter Storm Warning

Flood Watch December 25, 06:58am until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 25, 06:58am until December 26, 10:00pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
Click HERE for Details
Christmas Day
High: 43 °F
Showers
Tonight
Low: 41 °F
Showers
Friday
High: 41 °F
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 30 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Chance
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 42 °F
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 32 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 47 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 37 °F
Clear

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day

Rain before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 43. Wind chill values as low as 32. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Steady temperature around 41. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Friday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then rain, mainly after 10am. High near 41. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Rain and snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 4700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday

A slight chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain. Snow level rising to 4900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 32. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 47. East wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Clear, with a low around 37. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 52. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 43. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 57. East northeast wind around 5 mph.