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

SCE Virginia Lakes (SE089)

Lat: 38.07717°NLon: 119.19795°WElev: 8822.0ft.

NA

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Dec 05:40 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Conway Summit CA

Winter Storm Warning December 24, 05:52pm until December 26, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning December 24, 05:52pm until December 26, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 28. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 36. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 27. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 36. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 36. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Conway Summit CA
 38.12°N 119.11°W (Elev. 7677 ft)
1:15 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
5pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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