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

MARKLEEVILLE (MKEC1)

Lat: 38.69044°NLon: 119.77497°WElev: 5501.0ft.

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed S 14 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 24 Dec 11:48 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Markleeville CA

Winter Storm Warning December 25, 12:22am until December 26, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning December 25, 12:22am until December 26, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 32 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 34. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 29. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 32. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Low around 32. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 29. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE Markleeville CA
 38.63°N 119.74°W (Elev. 7031 ft)
9:15 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
12am PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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