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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 >

Current conditions at

SAWMILL FLATS (MEFW1)

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

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed ENE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Dec 07:25 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles E White Pass WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely between 10am and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 4pm. High near 40. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 4am. Increasing clouds, 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: A chance of rain, snow, and sleet before 10am, then rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain after 1pm. High near 38. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely between 10am and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 4pm. High near 40. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 4am. Increasing clouds, 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
A chance of rain, snow, and sleet before 10am, then rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain after 1pm. High near 38. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles E White Pass WA
 46.63°N 121.12°W (Elev. 3041 ft)
Last Update:
7:56 am PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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