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 >

Current conditions at

CEDAR GROVE (CGVC1)

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

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed SE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 25 Dec 04:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

26 Miles NNE Lodgepole CA

Flood Watch December 25, 04:39am until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 25, 04:39am until December 26, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Flood Watch December 25, 04:39am until December 26, 04:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning December 25, 04:39am until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow.  High near 22. Wind chill values as low as 1. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 19 to 25 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 17. Wind chill values as low as 2. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow Showers
    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 20. Wind chill values as low as zero. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 5 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 19. West wind around 5 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 6. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 23. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Low around 17. Wind chill values as low as 1. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow. High near 22. Wind chill values as low as 1. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 19 to 25 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 17. Wind chill values as low as 2. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 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 20. Wind chill values as low as zero. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 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 5. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 19. West wind around 5 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 6. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 23. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 11. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 27. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. North northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 33. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind around 5 mph.
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Point Forecast:
26 Miles NNE Lodgepole CA
 36.93°N 118.5°W (Elev. 10591 ft)
3:57 am PST Dec 25, 2025
4am PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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