Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Current conditions at

CEDAR GROVE (CGVC1)

Lat: 36.78778°NLon: 118.65611°WElev: 4720.0ft.

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Dec 04:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Lodgepole CA

Flood Watch December 24, 05:02am until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 24, 05:02am until December 26, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
Winter Storm Warning
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    Flood Watch December 24, 05:02am until December 26, 04:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning December 24, 05:02am until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  Temperature falling to around 25 by 4pm. Wind chill values as low as 13. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 19 to 25 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow before 7pm, then snow showers between 7pm and 10pm, then snow after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Steady temperature around 26. Wind chill values as low as 11. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 26. Wind chill values as low as 8. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 21 to 27 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 21. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers before 1pm, then snow, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 23. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 23. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Low around 27. Wind chill values as low as 16. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. Temperature falling to around 25 by 4pm. Wind chill values as low as 13. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 19 to 25 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow before 7pm, then snow showers between 7pm and 10pm, then snow after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 26. Wind chill values as low as 11. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. Wind chill values as low as 8. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 21 to 27 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 21. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 15 to 21 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 23. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 23. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 28. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. East northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 33. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Lodgepole CA
 36.66°N 118.69°W (Elev. 9718 ft)
4:57 am PST Dec 24, 2025
5am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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