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.

Overcast

34°F

1°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed S 17 MPH
Barometer 29.68 in (1005.08 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill23°F (-5°C)
Last update 26 Dec 01:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles NW Fort Bidwell CA

Winter Weather Advisory December 26, 01:32am until December 26, 07:00am
Winter Storm Warning December 26, 01:32am until December 26, 04:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory December 26, 01:32am until December 26, 07:00am
    Winter Storm Warning December 26, 01:32am until December 26, 04:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. South wind 17 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.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Calm wind.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely before 3am, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. South wind 17 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.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
New Year's Day
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
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Point Forecast:
12 Miles NW Fort Bidwell CA
 42°N 120.3°W (Elev. 4800 ft)
12:41 am PST Dec 26, 2025
1am PST Dec 26, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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