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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

TPZ1261-Walker (LIB06)

Lat: 38.53392°NLon: 119.50416°WElev: 5484.0ft.

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed SSE 9 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 24 Dec 09:40 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSW Walker CA

Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 35 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Very windy, with a south wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. Windy, with a south wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. Very windy, with a south wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Very windy, with a south wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. Windy, with a south wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. Very windy, with a south wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 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 28. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSW Walker CA
 38.42°N 119.52°W (Elev. 8780 ft)
Last Update:
9:15 am PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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