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

34°F

1°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed NE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 24 Dec 05:55 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N La Plata CO

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Cloudy, with a high near 32. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 31. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Patchy blowing snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely.  Patchy blowing snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers.  High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 32. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 31. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Patchy blowing snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely. Patchy blowing snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday
Snow showers. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 29.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles N La Plata CO
 37.43°N 108.07°W (Elev. 12359 ft)
3:32 am MST Dec 24, 2025
6am MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 30, 2025
 
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