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

Idaho Falls Regional Airport (KIDA)

Lat: 43.52083°NLon: 112.06611°WElev: 4741.0ft.

Rain

48°F

9°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed ENE 3 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 01:05 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Idaho Falls ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain.  High near 53. Southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Steady temperature around 47. South southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: A chance of rain before 10am, then rain likely after 11am.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 55. South southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 36. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  High near 47. Breezy, with a southwest wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Breezy. Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Breezy.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 53. Southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tonight
Rain. Steady temperature around 47. South southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Christmas Day
A chance of rain before 10am, then rain likely after 11am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 55. South southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 36. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Rain before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 47. Breezy, with a southwest wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Idaho Falls ID
 43.52°N 112.07°W (Elev. 4738 ft)
12:30 pm MST Dec 24, 2025
1pm MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 30, 2025
 
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