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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

SR-28 Crystal Bay (CRLNV)

Lat: 39.23022°NLon: 120.00341°WElev: 6422.0ft.

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed NE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Dec 11:39 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Kings Beach 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: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 6500 feet. Low around 33. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 37. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 32. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and snow, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 6400 feet. High near 40. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 6500 feet. Low around 33. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Christmas Day
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 37. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 32. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Kings Beach CA
 39.24°N 120.03°W (Elev. 6358 ft)
Last Update:
9:15 am PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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