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

38°F

3°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed S 9 MPH
Barometer 29.83 in (1010.16 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 25 Dec 10:51 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SSW Stanley ID

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow, mainly after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 28. South wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers before 11pm, then snow, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 18. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Temperature falling to around 17 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as zero. Breezy, with a southwest wind 22 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow.  Low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -8. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, mainly before 11am.  High near 12. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 17 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 12 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -5.

    Low: -5 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 15.

    High: 15 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 5.

    Low: 5 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
Snow, mainly after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. South wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers before 11pm, then snow, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 18. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 17 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as zero. Breezy, with a southwest wind 22 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -8. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow, mainly before 11am. High near 12. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 17 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -5.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 15.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 5.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 25.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles SSW Stanley ID
 44.1°N 114.99°W (Elev. 9134 ft)
10:31 am MST Dec 25, 2025
11am MST Dec 25, 2025-6pm MST Dec 31, 2025
 
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