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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

9 Miles W Sonora Pass CA

Winter Storm Warning December 24, 09:50pm until December 26, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning December 24, 09:50pm until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10am. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Breezy.
    Rain/Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow before 1am, then rain and snow. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Low around 29. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 22 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Breezy. Heavy
    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. South southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. Low around 18. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 31. South wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10am. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow before 1am, then rain and snow. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Low around 29. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 22 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. South southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 18. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
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 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles W Sonora Pass CA
 38.33°N 119.79°W (Elev. 6171 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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