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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Stanley, Stanley Ranger Station (KSNT)

Lat: 44.20861°NLon: 114.93444°WElev: 6496.0ft.

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed SE 11 MPH
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.51 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 24 Dec 10:51 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles S Stanley ID

Winter Weather Advisory until December 25, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until December 25, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 30. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow. Temperature falling to around 26 by 4pm. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F⇓

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. Low around 20. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 23. Southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. Low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 4.

    Low: 4 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. South wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 30. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow. Temperature falling to around 26 by 4pm. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Low around 20. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 23. Southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 28.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
25 Miles S Stanley ID
 43.85°N 114.91°W (Elev. 9009 ft)
Last Update:
10:31 am MST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 30, 2025
 
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