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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

36°F

2°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed NW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Dec 09:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles SSW Bishop CA

Flood Watch December 24, 09:49am until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 24, 09:49am until December 26, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Flood Watch December 24, 09:49am until December 26, 04:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning December 24, 09:49am until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 21 °F⇓

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. Steady temperature around 16. Wind chill values as low as -6. Windy, with a south southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 16. Wind chill values as low as -9. Windy, with a south southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 19 to 25 inches possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -8. Windy, with a south southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 17 to 23 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 13. Windy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 2 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 11. West wind 10 to 15 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 11 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature rising to near 21 by noon, then falling to around 16 during the remainder of the day. Wind chill values as low as -2. Windy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 26 to 32 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. Steady temperature around 16. Wind chill values as low as -6. Windy, with a south southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 16. Wind chill values as low as -9. Windy, with a south southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 19 to 25 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -8. Windy, with a south southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 17 to 23 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 13. Windy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 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 2. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 11. West wind 10 to 15 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 15. North northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 7. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 20. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. North northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 25. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles SSW Bishop CA
 37.09°N 118.5°W (Elev. 13232 ft)
Last Update:
8:57 am PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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