National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

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

DEVILS POST PILE RAWS NEAR MAMMOTH LAKES 6WSW DPO (DPPC1)

Lat: 37.63°NLon: 119.09333°WElev: 8024.0ft.

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed SSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Dec 08:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles SSE Mammoth Lakes CA

Flood Watch December 24, 09:12pm until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 24, 09:12pm until December 26, 10:00pm
Click here for hazard details and duration
Flood Watch
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Flood Watch December 24, 09:12pm until December 26, 04:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning December 24, 09:12pm until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

    Click HERE for Details

  • Tonight

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow. Steady temperature around 19. Wind chill values as low as -3. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 19 to 25 inches possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 18. Wind chill values as low as -1. Windy, with a south southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 20. Wind chill values as low as -2. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 4 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 18. West wind around 10 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 4. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Mostly
    Clear and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 22. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. Low around 17. Wind chill values as low as -1. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow. Steady temperature around 19. Wind chill values as low as -3. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 19 to 25 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 18. Wind chill values as low as -1. Windy, with a south southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 20. Wind chill values as low as -2. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 18. West wind around 10 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 4. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 22. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9. Blustery, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 27. North northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15. East northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 32. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow. Mostly clear, with a low around 20. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 32. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
Forecast Area
Tiles ©ESRI

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles SSE Mammoth Lakes CA
 37.47°N 118.87°W (Elev. 11138 ft)
Last Update:
8:57 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation