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

Bear Lake County Airport (K1U7)

Lat: 42.2497°NLon: 111.3416°WElev: 5928.0ft.

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 12:35 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles W Montpelier ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 2pm.  Snow level 9500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Snow level 9700 feet lowering to 8700 feet after midnight . Steady temperature around 39. South wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain and snow.  Snow level 8000 feet lowering to 7400 feet. Steady temperature around 38. Southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 11pm.  Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Low around 31. South southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 35. South southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 2pm. Snow level 9500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Tonight
Rain. Snow level 9700 feet lowering to 8700 feet after midnight . Steady temperature around 39. South wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Christmas Day
Rain and snow. Snow level 8000 feet lowering to 7400 feet. Steady temperature around 38. Southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 11pm. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Low around 31. South southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 35. South southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 25.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles W Montpelier ID
 42.35°N 111.52°W (Elev. 6998 ft)
12:30 pm MST Dec 24, 2025
12pm MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 30, 2025
 
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