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

15 Miles WSW 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: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 32. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. East wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 38. East wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. South wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 32. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. East wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 38. East wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
New Year's Day
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles WSW Sonora Pass CA
 38.25°N 119.88°W (Elev. 8005 ft)
1:21 pm PST Dec 26, 2025
2pm PST Dec 26, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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