Heavy Rain and Mountain Snow Lingers in California; Winter Storm Impacting the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S.

An atmospheric river will wind down through today across California with lingering heavy rainfall, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds. A wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow will cause hazardous travel conditions for the Great Lakes into the northern Mid-Atlantic and southern New England today through Saturday morning. Areas of tree damage and power outages are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

COTTAGE (STUC1)

Lat: 38.34587°NLon: 120.22952°WElev: 6064.0ft.

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 11 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill23°F (-5°C)
Last update 26 Dec 01:54 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles SW Sonora Pass CA

Winter Storm Warning December 26, 02:59pm until December 26, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning December 26, 02:59pm until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 30. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 30 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16. East wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 34. East wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Blustery.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Blustery

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy then
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Blustery.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Blustery

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 22 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 30. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. East wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 34. East wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Blustery.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Blustery.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
New Year's Day
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles SW Sonora Pass CA
 38.22°N 119.76°W (Elev. 9216 ft)
1:21 pm PST Dec 26, 2025
2pm PST Dec 26, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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