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 >

Current conditions at

DEXTER (DEXC1)

Lat: 37.83888°NLon: 118.77189°WElev: 7981.0ft.

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed SE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 24 Dec 06:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles E Lee Vining CA

Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 1am.  Low around 27. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow, mainly after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 30. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 27. Windy, with a south wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 29. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 1am. Low around 27. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow, mainly after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Windy, with a south wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 29. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 26.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
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Point Forecast:
17 Miles E Lee Vining CA
 37.98°N 118.82°W (Elev. 8799 ft)
1:15 am PST Dec 24, 2025
7am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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