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

HELL HOLE (HLLC1)

Lat: 39.06971°NLon: 120.41989°WElev: 5240.0ft.

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed SW 9 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 25 Dec 03:09 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles W Echo Summit CA

Winter Storm Warning December 25, 03:20pm until December 26, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning December 25, 03:20pm until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Christmas Day

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. The rain and snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 30. South southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 35. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow.  Low around 27. South wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
Rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible. High near 37. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. South southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 35. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 27. South wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
New Year's Day
A chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
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Point Forecast:
21 Miles W Echo Summit CA
 38.89°N 120.44°W (Elev. 5000 ft)
1:21 pm PST Dec 25, 2025
3pm PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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