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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

CEDAR GROVE (CGVC1)

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

NA

34°F

1°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed NW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 25 Dec 05:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles NE Lodgepole CA

Flood Watch December 25, 06:06pm until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 25, 06:06pm until December 26, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Flood Watch December 25, 06:06pm until December 26, 04:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning December 25, 06:06pm until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Temperature falling to around 17 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as 6. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F⇓

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -1. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 26. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Cold

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 30. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 23. Wind chill values as low as 6. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Temperature falling to around 17 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as 6. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -1. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 26. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 30. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 36. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. North wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
New Year's Day
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles NE Lodgepole CA
 36.72°N 118.54°W (Elev. 10207 ft)
Last Update:
5:57 pm PST Dec 25, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6pm PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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