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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

40°F

4°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed WNW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 26 Dec 03:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

28 Miles NE Lodgepole CA

Flood Watch December 26, 04:01am until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 26, 04:01am until December 26, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch December 26, 04:01am until December 26, 04:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning December 26, 04:01am until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Temperature falling to around 10 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -7. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    High: 17 °F⇓

    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -16. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 0 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -16. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 5. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 17. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Cold

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 6. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 20. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 14. Wind chill values as low as -4. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Temperature falling to around 10 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -7. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -16. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -16. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 5. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 17. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 6. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 20. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 25. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 27. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
New Year's Day
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 24. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
28 Miles NE Lodgepole CA
 36.94°N 118.44°W (Elev. 11657 ft)
Last Update:
3:57 am PST Dec 26, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4am PST Dec 26, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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