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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

38°F

3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSE 24 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 24 Dec 02:54 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SSE Ebbets Pass CA

Winter Storm Warning December 24, 04:10pm until December 26, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning December 24, 04:10pm until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 26. Windy, with a south southwest wind 33 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 15 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 24. Windy, with a south southwest wind 37 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 20. Windy, with a southwest wind 41 to 43 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 23. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 26. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 26 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 26. Windy, with a south southwest wind 33 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 15 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 24. Windy, with a south southwest wind 37 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 20. Windy, with a southwest wind 41 to 43 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 23. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 24.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 29.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SSE Ebbets Pass CA
 38.45°N 119.73°W (Elev. 9446 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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