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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

37°F

3°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed ESE 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 24 Dec 06:55 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW La Plata CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 30. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 32. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers, mainly after 11am. High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

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

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 30. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 32. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Snow showers, mainly after 11am. High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW La Plata CO
 37.45°N 108.07°W (Elev. 11631 ft)
Last Update:
5:02 pm MST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8pm MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 31, 2025
 
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