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

41°F

5°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed S 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 25 Dec 12:02 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Carson Pass CA

Winter Storm Warning December 25, 01:04pm until December 26, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning December 25, 01:04pm until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Christmas Day

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 20. Windy, with a south southwest wind 34 to 39 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 17 to 23 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 23. Windy, with a southwest wind 27 to 32 mph decreasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 20. Windy, with a south southwest wind 34 to 39 mph, with gusts as high as 65 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 27 to 32 mph decreasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 27.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Carson Pass CA
 38.71°N 119.99°W (Elev. 9157 ft)
11:51 am PST Dec 25, 2025
1pm PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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