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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

17 Miles SW Ebbets Pass CA

Winter Storm Warning December 24, 09:22pm until December 26, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning December 24, 09:22pm until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain and snow showers before 1pm, then rain showers between 1pm and 2pm, then snow showers after 2pm. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 38. Breezy, with a south wind 22 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow before 1am, then snow showers between 1am and 4am, then snow after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 28. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. South southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 20. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain and snow. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 34. South wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Rain and snow showers before 1pm, then rain showers between 1pm and 2pm, then snow showers after 2pm. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 38. Breezy, with a south wind 22 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow before 1am, then snow showers between 1am and 4am, then snow after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 28. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. South southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 20. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles SW Ebbets Pass CA
 38.38°N 120.06°W (Elev. 6198 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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