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 >

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

15 Miles WSW Ebbets Pass CA

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

    NOW until 10:00pm Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 30. Breezy, with a south wind 21 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 23. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 26. South southwest wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 30. Breezy, with a south wind 21 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 30. Breezy, with a south wind 21 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. South southwest wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 31.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles WSW Ebbets Pass CA
 38.47°N 120.08°W (Elev. 7530 ft)
1:21 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
9pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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