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Atmospheric River Continues Areas of Heavy Rain and Snow for California This Weekend

An atmospheric river will continue to bring gusty winds, moderate to heavy rainfall, and potential flooding to southern California and the southern Great Basin through Sunday. Periods of heavy snow will continue as well above 7,000 feet over the Sierra Nevada mountains associated with this atmospheric river. 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 94%
Wind Speed E 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 16 Nov 07:55 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW La Plata CO

Winter Weather Advisory November 16, 03:00pm until November 17, 08:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    Today: Snow showers, mainly after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 37. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly before 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 19. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 17 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. East southeast wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers, mainly after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 37. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 19. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. East southeast wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
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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:
6:56 am MST Nov 16, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8am MST Nov 16, 2025-6pm MST Nov 22, 2025
 
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