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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

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

NA

36°F

2°C

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

24 Miles WSW Bishop CA

Flood Watch December 23, 08:25pm until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Flood Watch December 23, 08:25pm until December 26, 04:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 18 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as 1. Windy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 27 to 33 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F⇓

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 18. Wind chill values as low as -3. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 17. Wind chill values as low as -7. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 25 to 31 inches possible.

    High: 17 °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 10. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 22 to 28 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 13. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 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 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 2 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 13. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 13 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 20. Wind chill values as low as 3. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 18 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as 1. Windy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 27 to 33 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 18. Wind chill values as low as -3. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 17. Wind chill values as low as -7. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 25 to 31 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 10. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 22 to 28 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 13. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 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 2. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 13. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 4. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 17. Blustery, with a north wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10. Blustery, with a north wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 22. Blustery, with a north wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. North northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 27. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Point Forecast:
24 Miles WSW Bishop CA
 37.3°N 118.81°W (Elev. 11732 ft)
Last Update:
7:57 pm PST Dec 23, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8pm PST Dec 23, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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