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

33°F

1°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed S 21 MPH
Barometer 29.66 in (1004.4 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 26 Dec 12:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles N Fort Bidwell CA

Winter Weather Advisory December 26, 01:02am until December 26, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory December 26, 01:02am until December 26, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Windy, with a south southwest wind 29 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Windy. Chance
    Snow then
    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely before 2am, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy, with a west wind around 28 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Breezy. Heavy
    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 21 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °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 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely, mainly before 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 36 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Windy, with a south southwest wind 29 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely before 2am, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy, with a west wind around 28 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 21 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
New Year's Day
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles N Fort Bidwell CA
 42°N 120.13°W (Elev. 6988 ft)
12:41 am PST Dec 26, 2025
1am PST Dec 26, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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