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

OWENS CAMP (OWNC1)

Lat: 38.73582°NLon: 120.24158°WElev: 5240.0ft.

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed SE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 24 Dec 11:02 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Carson Pass CA

Winter Storm Warning December 24, 11:40pm until December 26, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning December 24, 11:40pm until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Steady temperature around 24. Windy, with a south southwest wind 34 to 39 mph decreasing to 24 to 29 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 17 to 23 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Steady temperature around 24. Windy, with a south southwest wind 39 to 43 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 17 to 23 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 23. Windy, with a southwest wind 29 to 34 mph decreasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 47 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 23. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Breezy.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 26. Breezy.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy
    then Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 27. Windy, with a south wind 37 to 41 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 24. Windy, with a south southwest wind 34 to 39 mph decreasing to 24 to 29 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 17 to 23 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 24. Windy, with a south southwest wind 39 to 43 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 17 to 23 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 23. Windy, with a southwest wind 29 to 34 mph decreasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 47 mph. 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 13. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 26. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Blustery.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 29.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Carson Pass CA
 38.66°N 120.01°W (Elev. 9646 ft)
1:21 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
11pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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