Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Current conditions at

WINTER RIDGE (WNTU1)

Lat: 39.50333° N Lon: 109.55778° W Elev: 7378.0 ft.

NA

48°F

9°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed SSW 17 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 24 Dec 01:27 AM MST
Detailed forecast for

Tavaputs Plateau

Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the 30s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs 45 to 55. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy with showers. Lows 35 to 45. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Christmas Day
Showers. Highs 45 to 55. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of snow showers in the evening, then a chance of showers and snow showers after midnight. Lows in the 30s. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Friday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers, snow showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then snow showers likely with possible showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the 40s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. Snow showers likely with a slight chance of rain showers in the evening, then a chance of snow showers after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Lows in the 20s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Highs 35 to 45.
Saturday Night Through Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 15 to 25. Highs 35 to 45.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs 35 to 45.



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