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

LASSEN LODGE (LSNC1)

Lat: 40.34414°NLon: 121.71373°WElev: 4159.0ft.

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed S 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 25 Dec 01:50 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles WNW Chester CA

Winter Storm Warning December 25, 02:05pm until December 26, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning December 25, 02:05pm until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Christmas Day

    High: 37 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 23. South southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 36. South southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly before 4am.  Low around 20. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Light northwest wind.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
Snow. High near 37. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. South southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. South southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly before 4am. Low around 20. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Light northwest wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles WNW Chester CA
 40.37°N 121.51°W (Elev. 5062 ft)
1:21 pm PST Dec 25, 2025
2pm PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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