Heavy Rain and Mountain Snow Lingers in California; Winter Storm Impacting the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S.

An atmospheric river will wind down through today across California with lingering heavy rainfall, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds. A wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow will cause hazardous travel conditions for the Great Lakes into the northern Mid-Atlantic and southern New England today through Saturday morning. Areas of tree damage and power outages are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

HELL HOLE (HLLC1)

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

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed WSW 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 26 Dec 05:09 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Donner Summit CA

Winter Storm Warning December 26, 05:18pm until December 26, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning December 26, 05:18pm until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 19. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 33. Light and variable wind.

    High: 33 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. East northeast wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 34. East wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 26. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 19. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 33. Light and variable wind.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. East northeast wind around 7 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 34. East wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
New Year's Day
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Thursday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Friday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Donner Summit CA
 39.31°N 120.34°W (Elev. 6982 ft)
3:56 pm PST Dec 26, 2025
5pm PST Dec 26, 2025-6pm PST Jan 2, 2026
 
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