Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Current conditions at

COTTAGE (STUC1)

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

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSE 34 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 24 Dec 12:54 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SSE Ebbets Pass CA

Flood Watch December 24, 01:18am until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Flood Watch December 24, 01:18am until December 26, 04:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7am. The rain and snow could be heavy at times.  High near 36. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 16 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy then
    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 30. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 23 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 32. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 23 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 25. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 31 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 28. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 36. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 24 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7am. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 16 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 23 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 23 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 31 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain. Sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles SSE Ebbets Pass CA
 38.43°N 119.75°W (Elev. 7552 ft)
1:36 pm PST Dec 23, 2025
1am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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