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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 >

Current conditions at

SURPRISE VALLEY (SSYC1)

Lat: 41.62228°NLon: 120.16144°WElev: 4591.0ft.

NA

45°F

7°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed W 22 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 24 Dec 07:39 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NNW Cedarville CA

  • Today

    Today: Rain, mainly before 1pm. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 5800 feet. High near 47. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain before 10pm, then rain and snow likely between 10pm and 4am, then rain likely after 4am. Snow level 5600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain likely before 7am, then rain and snow between 7am and 4pm, then rain after 4pm. Snow level 5400 feet. High near 43. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain before 7pm, then rain and snow between 7pm and 1am, then snow after 1am. Snow level 4600 feet. Low around 32. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain, mainly before 1pm. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 5800 feet. High near 47. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tonight
A chance of rain before 10pm, then rain and snow likely between 10pm and 4am, then rain likely after 4am. Snow level 5600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Christmas Day
Rain likely before 7am, then rain and snow between 7am and 4pm, then rain after 4pm. Snow level 5400 feet. High near 43. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Rain before 7pm, then rain and snow between 7pm and 1am, then snow after 1am. Snow level 4600 feet. Low around 32. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NNW Cedarville CA
 41.66°N 120.22°W (Elev. 4498 ft)
Last Update:
1:15 am PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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