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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00 PM PST

Current conditions at

COTTAGE (STUC1)

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

32°F

0°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	SW 18 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	32°F (0°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	21°F (-6°C)
Last update	26 Dec 01:54 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Sonora Pass CA

Winter Storm Warning December 26, 02:43am until December 26, 10:00pm

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning December 26, 02:43am until December 26, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Fri
Winter Storm Warning
Overnight
Low: 27 °F
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Friday
High: 29 °F
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Friday Night
Low: 16 °F
Snow Likely
then Chance
Snow
Saturday
High: 32 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 15 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 35 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 20 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 39 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 27. Windy, with a southwest wind around 37 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.

Friday

Snow, mainly before 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Windy, with a southwest wind 28 to 33 mph decreasing to 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

Friday Night

Snow likely before 3am, then a chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 32. Light and variable wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 15. East wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 35.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 20.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 39.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 26.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 46.