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

7 Miles WNW Lodgepole CA

Flood Watch December 25, 05:50am until December 26, 04:00pm

Winter Storm Warning December 25, 05:50am until December 26, 10:00pm

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Flood Watch

Winter Storm Warning

Flood Watch December 25, 05:50am until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 25, 05:50am until December 26, 10:00pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Overnight
Low: 23 °F
Snow
Christmas Day
High: 37 °F
Snow then
Rain/Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 22 °F
Rain/Snow
Friday
High: 36 °F
Snow Showers
Friday Night
Low: 13 °F
Snow Likely
then Chance
Snow
Saturday
High: 37 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 14 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 42 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Snow. Low around 23. Wind chill values as low as 16. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Christmas Day

Snow before 2pm, then rain and snow showers. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 37. Wind chill values as low as 14. 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.

Thursday Night

Rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6600 feet. Low around 22. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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 36. Wind chill values as low as 15. South southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 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 13. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 14. East wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 42. East wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Clear, with a low around 19. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 47. North northeast wind around 5 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 25. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 52. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.