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Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. 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

12 Miles SSW Silverton CO

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 30. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 27. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 30. South southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Patchy blowing snow before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Patchy blowing snow before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers, mainly after 11am. High near 22. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 22 °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, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 30. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 27. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 30. South southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Patchy blowing snow before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Patchy blowing snow before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday
Snow showers, mainly after 11am. High near 22. 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, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 27.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles SSW Silverton CO
 37.66°N 107.73°W (Elev. 12333 ft)
Last Update:
3:32 am MST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6am MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 30, 2025
 
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