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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

21 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
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    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: 31 °F⇓

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. Low around 20. Wind chill values as low as 5. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. Wind chill values as low as 4. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 17 to 23 inches possible.

    High: 27 °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 19. Wind chill values as low as 4. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow before 10am, then snow showers between 10am and 1pm, then snow after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 24. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 23. West wind around 5 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature rising to near 31 by noon, then falling to around 24 during the remainder of the day. Wind chill values as low as 11. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 21 to 27 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 20. Wind chill values as low as 5. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. Wind chill values as low as 4. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 17 to 23 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 19. Wind chill values as low as 4. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Friday
Snow before 10am, then snow showers between 10am and 1pm, then snow after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 24. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 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 23. West wind around 5 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 9. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 27. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 33. North wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles SSW Bishop CA
 37.1°N 118.59°W (Elev. 9360 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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