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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

DW0735 Fort Bidwell (D0735)

Lat: 41.874°NLon: 120.158°WElev: 4777.0ft.

NA

34°F

1°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SSW 11 MPH
Barometer 29.63 in (1003.39 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 26 Dec 02:10 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Fort Bidwell CA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Calm wind.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 36. Calm wind.

    High: 36 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Calm wind.
Sunday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 36. Calm wind.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
New Year's Day
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4600 feet rising to 5200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
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Point Forecast:
Fort Bidwell CA
 41.86°N 120.15°W (Elev. 4580 ft)
Last Update:
1:15 am PST Dec 26, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2am PST Dec 26, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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