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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

PRIEST LAKE (PLKI1)

Lat: 48.57418°NLon: 116.95787°WElev: 2600.0ft.

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed NNW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 25 Dec 07:08 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles ESE Ione WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain before 4am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 4am and 5am, then a slight chance of rain after 5am. Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 3300 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 32. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 3000 feet. High near 35. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly before 4am. Low around 17. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. Light northwest wind.

    High: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of rain before 4am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 4am and 5am, then a slight chance of rain after 5am. Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 3300 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 32. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 3000 feet. High near 35. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly before 4am. Low around 17. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. Light northwest wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Calm wind.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 20.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
New Year's Day
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 2800 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles ESE Ione WA
 48.66°N 116.95°W (Elev. 2703 ft)
Last Update:
3:48 pm PST Dec 25, 2025
Forecast Valid:
7pm PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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