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.

33°F

1°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	SW 17 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	33°F (1°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	22°F (-6°C)
Last update	26 Dec 12:54 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

15 Miles W Sonora Pass CA

Winter Storm Warning December 26, 01:00am until December 26, 10:00pm

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning December 26, 01:00am until December 26, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Fri
Winter Storm Warning
Overnight
Low: 30 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Friday
High: 30 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Friday Night
Low: 20 °F
Snow
Saturday
High: 34 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 20 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 38 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 25 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 43 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 30. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 29 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

Friday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. Breezy, with a southwest wind 14 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Friday Night

Snow, mainly before 4am. Low around 20. South southeast wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Light and variable wind. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 20. East northeast wind 10 to 13 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 38.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 43.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 31.