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.

50°F

10°C

Humidity	97%
Wind Speed	E 3 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	49°F (9°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	24 Dec 07:40 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Lodgepole CA

Flood Watch December 24, 07:52am until December 26, 04:00pm

Flood Advisory until December 24, 12:45pm

Winter Storm Warning December 24, 07:52am until December 26, 10:00pm

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Flood Watch

Flood Advisory

Winter Storm Warning

Flood Watch December 24, 07:52am until December 26, 04:00pm
Flood Advisory until December 24, 12:45pm
Winter Storm Warning December 24, 07:52am until December 26, 10:00pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Today
High: 40 °F
Rain/Snow
Tonight
Low: 26 °F
Rain/Snow
then Snow
Christmas Day
High: 35 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 25 °F
Heavy Snow
Friday
High: 33 °F
Heavy Snow
Friday Night
Low: 17 °F
Snow Likely
Saturday
High: 34 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 20 °F
Slight Chance
Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today

Rain before 11am, then rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 8400 feet lowering to 7100 feet in the afternoon . High near 40. Wind chill values as low as 25. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Tonight

Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 9pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 26. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Christmas Day

Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 35. Wind chill values as low as 17. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 25. Wind chill values as low as 18. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

Friday

Snow showers before 1pm, then snow, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 33. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 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 17. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 40. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 22. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 44. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. East northeast wind around 5 mph.