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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

CATNIP MOUNTAIN (CATN2)

Lat: 41.92186°NLon: 119.49719°WElev: 5750.0ft.

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed S 12 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 24 Dec 03:27 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles S Catnip Mountain NV

Wind Advisory December 25, 04:00am until December 25, 10:00pm
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Wind Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain and snow likely. Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow likely before 4am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow likely, mainly between 7am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow, mainly after 7pm. Low around 25. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain and snow likely before 4am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Christmas Day
Snow likely, mainly between 7am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow, mainly after 7pm. Low around 25. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 16.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles S Catnip Mountain NV
 41.57°N 119.39°W (Elev. 5797 ft)
Last Update:
1:15 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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