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

WRC AT HOPE VALLEY NEAR WOODFORDS 4W (HVSC1)

Lat: 38.77556°NLon: 119.90389°WElev: 6904.0ft.

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed NE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Dec 09:45 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NNE Carson Pass CA

Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 40 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 27. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 37. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 23. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 34. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 40. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 37. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles NNE Carson Pass CA
 38.79°N 119.92°W (Elev. 7172 ft)
9:15 am PST Dec 24, 2025
10am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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