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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

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

15 Miles E Placerville CA

Winter Storm Warning December 24, 11:41pm until December 26, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning December 24, 11:41pm until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 41 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 44. South wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain between 7pm and 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 35. South southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 10am. High near 42. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 31. Light east southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 41. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Christmas Day
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 44. South wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain between 7pm and 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 35. South southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 10am. High near 42. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain and snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 31. Light east southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles E Placerville CA
 38.7°N 120.51°W (Elev. 4396 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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