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

BALD MTN LOC (BDMC1)

Lat: 38.90417°NLon: 120.70522°WElev: 4613.0ft.

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSW 11 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 25 Dec 02:36 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles NNE Placerville CA

Flood Advisory December 25, 03:21pm until December 25, 09:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 25, 03:21pm until December 26, 10:00pm
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Flood Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Flood Advisory December 25, 03:21pm until December 25, 09:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning December 25, 03:21pm until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Christmas Day

    High: 43 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain before 4am, then rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible.  Steady temperature around 39. South southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 39 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow likely before 11am, then rain.  High near 42. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow, mainly before 4am.  Low around 35. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a chance of snow between 7am and 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 43. South wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain before 4am, then rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 39. South southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain and snow likely before 11am, then rain. High near 42. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain and snow, mainly before 4am. Low around 35. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a chance of snow between 7am and 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
New Year's Day
A chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
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Point Forecast:
13 Miles NNE Placerville CA
 38.9°N 120.7°W (Elev. 4075 ft)
1:21 pm PST Dec 25, 2025
3pm PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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