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Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Stanley, Stanley Ranger Station (KSNT)

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

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed SSE 9 MPH
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.18 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 24 Dec 01:51 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles WNW Stanley ID

Winter Weather Advisory December 24, 05:00am until December 25, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 32. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow between 10am and 11am, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. High near 38. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 8pm. Patchy fog after 8pm. Low around 27. South wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Patchy Fog
    then Snow and
    Areas Fog

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow. High near 36. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. Low around 23. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 3.

    Low: 3 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 32. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of snow between 10am and 11am, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. High near 38. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 8pm. Patchy fog after 8pm. Low around 27. South wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow. High near 36. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Low around 23. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles WNW Stanley ID
 44.34°N 115.25°W (Elev. 7375 ft)
Last Update:
10:31 pm MST Dec 23, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2am MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 30, 2025
 
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