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 100%
Wind Speed SW 9 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 25 Dec 12:55 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE La Plata CO

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 2am. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 28. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers.  High near 24. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am.  Patchy blowing snow between 8am and 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 16 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 2am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers. High near 24. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Patchy blowing snow between 8am and 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 21.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 28.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE La Plata CO
 37.39°N 108.04°W (Elev. 11847 ft)
1:37 pm MST Dec 25, 2025
2pm MST Dec 25, 2025-6pm MST Dec 31, 2025
 
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