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

Eshom Valley Drive (PG200)

Lat: 36.60951°NLon: 118.94981°WElev: 3412.0ft.

46°F

8°C

Humidity	99%
Wind Speed	ESE 5 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	45°F (7°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	44°F (7°C)
Last update	24 Dec 11:20 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Lodgepole CA

Flood Watch December 25, 05:24am until December 26, 04:00pm

Winter Storm Warning December 25, 05:24am until December 26, 10:00pm

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Flood Watch

Winter Storm Warning

Flood Watch December 25, 05:24am until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 25, 05:24am until December 26, 10:00pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Overnight
Low: 32 °F
Snow
Christmas Day
High: 35 °F
Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 30 °F
Rain/Snow
Friday
High: 34 °F
Snow Showers
Friday Night
Low: 23 °F
Snow Likely
then Chance
Snow
Saturday
High: 34 °F
Slight Chance
Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 24 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 40 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Snow. Low around 32. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Christmas Day

Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 35. Wind chill values as low as 23. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 2am. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6700 feet. Low around 30. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Friday

Snow showers before 10am, then snow, mainly after 10am. Some thunder is also possible. High near 34. Wind chill values as low as 24. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Friday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 24. East wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 40. East wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Clear, with a low around 29. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 45. North northeast wind around 5 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 35. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 49. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of rain. Snow level 7500 feet rising to 8100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.