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 >

Current conditions at

SAWMILL FLATS (MEFW1)

Lat: 46.9675°NLon: 121.08444°WElev: 3000.0ft.

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed E 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Dec 12:25 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles E White Pass WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain and snow.  Low around 30. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow before 7am, then rain between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 1pm.  High near 41. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a slight chance of snow between 7pm and 4am, then a chance of rain and snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Light east wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Light west wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain and snow. Low around 30. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain and snow before 7am, then rain between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 1pm. High near 41. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a slight chance of snow between 7pm and 4am, then a chance of rain and snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Christmas Day
Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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Point Forecast:
11 Miles E White Pass WA
 46.63°N 121.15°W (Elev. 2799 ft)
10:45 pm PST Dec 23, 2025
12am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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