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 97%
Wind Speed SE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 25 Dec 12:55 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW La Plata CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow showers.  Low around 30. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 33. 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: 33 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. 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 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers.  High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. 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 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 5.

    Low: 5 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers. Low around 30. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 33. 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 8pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. 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 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Snow showers. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 20.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 5.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 26.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 33.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW La Plata CO
 37.45°N 108.07°W (Elev. 11631 ft)
1:07 am MST Dec 25, 2025
1am MST Dec 25, 2025-6pm MST Dec 31, 2025
 
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