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

CEDAR GROVE (CGVC1)

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

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed ENE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Dec 12:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles SW Bishop CA

Flood Watch December 24, 12:49am until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 24, 12:49am until December 26, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
Winter Storm Warning
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    Flood Watch December 24, 12:49am until December 26, 04:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning December 24, 12:49am until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Temperature rising to near 24 by noon, then falling to around 19 during the remainder of the day. Wind chill values as low as 3. Windy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 28 to 34 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow before 7pm, then snow showers between 7pm and 10pm, then snow after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Steady temperature around 18. Wind chill values as low as -4. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 19. Wind chill values as low as -6. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 22 to 28 inches possible.

    High: 19 °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 14. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 18 to 24 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • 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 16. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 3 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 16. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 23. Wind chill values as low as 4. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature rising to near 24 by noon, then falling to around 19 during the remainder of the day. Wind chill values as low as 3. Windy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 28 to 34 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow before 7pm, then snow showers between 7pm and 10pm, then snow after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 18. Wind chill values as low as -4. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 19. Wind chill values as low as -6. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 22 to 28 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 14. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 18 to 24 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 16. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 16. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 20. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 26. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 31. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
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Point Forecast:
22 Miles SW Bishop CA
 37.13°N 118.68°W (Elev. 12005 ft)
11:57 pm PST Dec 23, 2025
12am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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