Tracking Atmospheric River for California; Record Temperatures Further East

An atmospheric river will bring gusty to high winds, moderate to heavy rainfall, and potential flooding to California today through Saturday. Heavy snow will be possible over the Sierra Nevada mountains into Friday associated with this atmospheric river. East of these impacts dozens of record high maximum and high minimum temperatures may be broken or tied today and Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

COTTAGE (STUC1)

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

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSE 26 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 13 Nov 08:54 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SSW Carson Pass CA

Winter Weather Advisory November 13, 04:00pm until November 14, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • Today

    Today: Rain and snow showers before 1pm, then rain showers between 1pm and 2pm, then rain and snow showers after 2pm. The rain could be heavy at times.  Patchy fog between 3pm and 5pm. Steady temperature around 36. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 17 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 1am. The rain and snow could be heavy at times.  Patchy fog between 4am and 5am. Low around 31. South southwest wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. East northeast wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37. East northeast wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and snow showers before 1pm, then rain showers between 1pm and 2pm, then rain and snow showers after 2pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Patchy fog between 3pm and 5pm. Steady temperature around 36. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 17 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 1am. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Patchy fog between 4am and 5am. Low around 31. South southwest wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South southeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. East northeast wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. East northeast wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Snow showers likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
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Point Forecast:
12 Miles SSW Carson Pass CA
 38.54°N 120.1°W (Elev. 9062 ft)
1:21 am PST Nov 13, 2025
9am PST Nov 13, 2025-6pm PST Nov 19, 2025
 
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