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

KAISER POINT NEAR LAKESHORE 4ENE (KSP) (KSPC1)

Lat: 37.29833°NLon: 119.10333°WElev: 9129.0ft.

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity NA
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility NA
Last update NA
Extended Forecast for

31 Miles NNE Squaw Valley CA

Flood Watch December 24, 01:52am until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 24, 01:52am until December 26, 10:00pm
Click here for hazard details and duration
Flood Watch
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Flood Watch December 24, 01:52am until December 26, 04:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning December 24, 01:52am until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

    Click HERE for Details

  • Overnight

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10am. The rain could be heavy at times.  Temperature rising to near 39 by 11am, then falling to around 32 during the remainder of the day. Wind chill values as low as 22. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers before 4am, then snow after 4am. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 28. Wind chill values as low as 18. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 36. Wind chill values as low as 17. 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 18 to 24 inches possible.

    High: 36 °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 25. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • 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 34. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 2am. The rain could be heavy at times. Snow level 8600 feet. Low around 33. Wind chill values as low as 25. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10am. The rain could be heavy at times. Temperature rising to near 39 by 11am, then falling to around 32 during the remainder of the day. Wind chill values as low as 22. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers before 4am, then snow after 4am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 28. Wind chill values as low as 18. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 36. Wind chill values as low as 17. 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 18 to 24 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 25. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 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 34. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 42. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 48. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow. Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7900 feet rising to 8800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
31 Miles NNE Squaw Valley CA
 37.08°N 118.9°W (Elev. 7805 ft)
12:57 am PST Dec 24, 2025
1am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database