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Atmospheric River in California; Fire Weather Concerns in the Central Plains

An atmospheric river will continue to bring gusty to high winds, moderate to heavy rainfall, and potential flooding to California through Saturday. Dry, gusty winds will bring elevated fire weather conditions to parts of the central and southern High Plains Friday. Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

COTTAGE (STUC1)

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

NA

45°F

7°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSE 22 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 13 Nov 06:54 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles WSW Sonora Pass CA

Winter Weather Advisory until November 14, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory until November 14, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 38 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all rain after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 1am, then a chance of rain showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. East wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Northeast wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain showers likely before 10pm, then snow showers, possibly mixed with rain. Low around 32. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Steady temperature around 38. South wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.
Friday
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all rain after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 1am, then a chance of rain showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. East wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Northeast wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain showers likely before 10pm, then snow showers, possibly mixed with rain. Low around 32. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
Snow showers. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday
Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Snow showers likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles WSW Sonora Pass CA
 38.25°N 119.88°W (Elev. 8005 ft)
Last Update:
5:51 pm PST Nov 13, 2025
Forecast Valid:
7pm PST Nov 13, 2025-6pm PST Nov 20, 2025
 
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