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

Winter Storm Warning in effect from December 23, 10:00 PM PST until December 26, 10:00 AM PST

Current conditions at

WRC AT HOPE VALLEY NEAR WOODFORDS 4W (HVSC1)

Lat: 38.77556°NLon: 119.90389°WElev: 6904.0ft.

33°F

1°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	33°F (1°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	24 Dec 05:45 AM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NE Carson Pass CA

Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00am

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00am
NOW until 10:00am Fri
Winter Storm Warning
Today
High: 37 °F
Rain/Snow and
Breezy then
Heavy Snow
Tonight
Low: 20 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Christmas Day
High: 33 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Thursday Night
Low: 17 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Friday
High: 31 °F
Heavy Snow
Friday Night
Low: 8 °F
Snow Likely
Saturday
High: 31 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 7 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7am. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. High near 37. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow, mainly after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 20. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

Christmas Day

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 17. 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 13 to 19 inches possible.

Friday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 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 8. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 33.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 8.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 37.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 13.