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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

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed E 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 26 Dec 01:55 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW La Plata CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers. High near 26. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Snow showers. High near 26. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 22.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 28.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
New Year's Day
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW La Plata CO
 37.38°N 108.12°W (Elev. 10951 ft)
Last Update:
1:37 am MST Dec 26, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2am MST Dec 26, 2025-6pm MST Jan 1, 2026
 
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