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

SISTERS (K6K5)

Lat: 44.30445°NLon: 121.53909°WElev: 3168.0ft.

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.55 in (1000.68 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 25 Dec 03:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NNW Mount Bachelor OR

Winter Weather Advisory December 26, 04:00am until December 27, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow likely, mainly between 7am and 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Breezy, with a southwest wind 23 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow, mainly after 1am.  Low around 19. South wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 20. Wind chill values as low as -1. Breezy, with a southwest wind 23 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow.  Low around 13. Windy, with a west wind around 31 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Christmas Day
Snow likely, mainly between 7am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Breezy, with a southwest wind 23 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow, mainly after 1am. Low around 19. South wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 20. Wind chill values as low as -1. Breezy, with a southwest wind 23 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 13. Windy, with a west wind around 31 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NNW Mount Bachelor OR
 44.08°N 121.76°W (Elev. 8196 ft)
4:20 am PST Dec 25, 2025
4am PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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