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

Lolo Pass (ITD28)

Lat: 46.63592°NLon: 114.58037°WElev: 5262.0ft.

Rain

33°F

1°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed E 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 24 Dec 07:30 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles N Powell ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow before 2am, then a chance of snow.  Low around 28. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: A slight chance of snow before 9am, then a chance of snow after noon.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 35. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow.  Low around 25. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 29. Southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 15. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 23 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, mainly before 10am.  High near 18. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain and snow before 2am, then a chance of snow. Low around 28. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Christmas Day
A slight chance of snow before 9am, then a chance of snow after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 35. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Low around 25. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 29. Southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 15. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 23 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow, mainly before 10am. High near 18. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles N Powell ID
 46.72°N 114.65°W (Elev. 6949 ft)
12:02 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
7pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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