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

Lake County Airport (KLKV)

Lat: 42.15664°NLon: 120.39721°WElev: 4721.0ft.

Rain

37°F

3°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SSW 16 MPH
Barometer 29.7 in (1005.76 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 25 Dec 12:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles WSW Fort Bidwell CA

Wind Advisory December 25, 12:45pm until December 25, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 25, 12:45pm until December 26, 10:00am
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Wind Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Wind Advisory December 25, 12:45pm until December 25, 04:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning December 25, 12:45pm until December 26, 10:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Christmas Day

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly before 1am.  Low around 24. South wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers.  High near 31. South southwest wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 27. West northwest wind 7 to 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
Snow showers, mainly after 1pm. High near 36. Breezy, with a south wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 1am. Low around 24. South wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers. High near 31. South southwest wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. West northwest wind 7 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
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Point Forecast:
10 Miles WSW Fort Bidwell CA
 41.8°N 120.31°W (Elev. 6608 ft)
12:41 pm PST Dec 25, 2025
12pm PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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