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

CATNIP MOUNTAIN (CATN2)

Lat: 41.92186°NLon: 119.49719°WElev: 5750.0ft.

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed SSE 29 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 24 Dec 05:27 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles WNW Catnip Mountain NV

  • Today

    Today: Rain and snow likely before 1pm, then a slight chance of snow between 1pm and 4pm.  Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 6100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly between 7pm and 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow, mainly after 7am.  High near 40. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow.  Low around 26. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and snow likely before 1pm, then a slight chance of snow between 1pm and 4pm. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 6100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly between 7pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Christmas Day
Snow, mainly after 7am. High near 40. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Low around 26. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles WNW Catnip Mountain NV
 41.92°N 119.72°W (Elev. 6099 ft)
9:15 am PST Dec 24, 2025
11am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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