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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

41°F

5°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSE 36 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 24 Dec 04:54 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Ebbets Pass CA

Flood Watch December 24, 05:29am 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, 05:29am 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 28 by 5pm. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F⇓

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 29. Windy, with a south southwest wind 28 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Windy, with a south southwest wind 31 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 24. Windy, with a south southwest wind 34 to 36 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 25. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °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 31 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 28 by 5pm. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 29. Windy, with a south southwest wind 28 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Windy, with a south southwest wind 31 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 70 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 24. Windy, with a south southwest wind 34 to 36 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 25. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
A chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ebbets Pass CA
 38.56°N 119.81°W (Elev. 8451 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 am PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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