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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

Current conditions at

COTTAGE (STUC1)

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

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSE 36 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 24 Dec 08:54 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles W Sonora Pass CA

Winter Storm Warning December 24, 09:03pm until December 26, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning December 24, 09:03pm until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 33. South wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers before 7pm, then snow after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 29. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 19. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 31. South wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 33. South wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers before 7pm, then snow after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 29. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 19. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles W Sonora Pass CA
 38.34°N 119.88°W (Elev. 6594 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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