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

Winter Weather Advisory in effect from December 26, 11:00 AM MST until December 28, 05:00 AM MST

Current conditions at

SR-224 at Meadows Drive (UT224)

Lat: 40.6757°NLon: 111.52115°WElev: 6697.0ft.

light precip

44°F

7°C

Humidity	82%
Wind Speed	SSE 4 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	39°F (4°C)
Visibility	3.91 mi
Wind Chill	42°F (6°C)
Last update	24 Dec 07:20 PM MST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Snowbird UT

Winter Weather Advisory December 26, 11:00am until December 28, 05:00am

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Winter Weather Advisory

Tonight
Low: 37 °F
Snow
Christmas Day
High: 35 °F⇓
Snow Showers
then Snow
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 28 °F
Snow Likely
Friday
High: 29 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Friday Night
Low: 21 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday
High: 23 °F
Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 7 °F
Chance Snow
Sunday
High: 18 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 8 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Snow, mainly between 11pm and 5am, then snow showers after 5am. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 37. South wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Christmas Day

Snow showers before 8am, then snow likely between 8am and 11am, then snow showers likely after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Temperature falling to around 31 by 5pm. South southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday

Snow, mainly before 5pm, then snow showers after 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 29. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 23 to 28 mph decreasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Friday Night

Snow showers before 8pm, then snow after 8pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 21. West wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

Saturday

Snow. High near 23. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Sunday

A slight chance of snow before 11am. Sunny, with a high near 18.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 8.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 21.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 13.