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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

BIG BEAR PARK (BBRC2)

Lat: 37.49611°NLon: 107.72944°WElev: 10341.0ft.

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed SSE 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 25 Dec 05:55 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW La Plata CO

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 36. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers. High near 27. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
Rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 36. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Snow showers. High near 27. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 26.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 33.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW La Plata CO
 37.38°N 108.09°W (Elev. 10233 ft)
Last Update:
6:12 am MST Dec 25, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6am MST Dec 25, 2025-6pm MST Dec 31, 2025
 
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