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

COTTAGE (STUC1)

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

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSE 23 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 24 Dec 04:54 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles NE Murphys CA

Winter Storm Warning December 24, 05:34pm until December 26, 10:00pm
Click here for hazard details and duration
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning December 24, 05:34pm until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 41 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm.  Steady temperature around 41. South southeast wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am.  High near 42. South wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain before 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Low around 36. South wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 40. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow likely before 4am, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 41. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Steady temperature around 41. South southeast wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Christmas Day
Rain before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. High near 42. South wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Rain before 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 36. South wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 40. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday Night
Rain and snow likely before 4am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles NE Murphys CA
 38.26°N 120.32°W (Elev. 4600 ft)
1:21 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
5pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database