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

8 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: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Temperature falling to around 25 by 10am. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Steady temperature around 27. Windy, with a south southwest wind 33 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 26. 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 18 to 24 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 18. 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 19 to 25 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 22. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 22 °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 chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 32. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 37 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 25 by 10am. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 27. Windy, with a south southwest wind 33 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. 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 18 to 24 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 18. 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 19 to 25 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 22. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 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 chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly clear, with a low around 14.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 25.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Sunny, with a high near 35.
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Point Forecast:
8 Miles SSE Ebbets Pass CA
 38.45°N 119.73°W (Elev. 9446 ft)
1:36 pm PST Dec 23, 2025
1am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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