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

Lake County Airport (KLKV)

Lat: 42.15664°NLon: 120.39721°WElev: 4721.0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

42°F

6°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed S 20 MPH
Barometer 29.63 in (1003.39 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 24 Dec 10:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Lakeview OR

High Wind Watch December 25, 01:00am until December 25, 01:00pm
High Wind Warning December 24, 11:10am until December 24, 01:00pm
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High Wind Watch
High Wind Warning
  •  
    High Wind Warning December 24, 11:10am until December 24, 01:00pm

    NOW until 1:00pm Wed

    High Wind Warning

  • Today

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly after midnight.  Snow level 5600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain and snow.  Snow level 5600 feet lowering to 4900 feet in the afternoon . High near 43. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow, mainly before 4am.  Low around 26. South wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South southwest wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of rain before noon. Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly after midnight. Snow level 5600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Christmas Day
Rain and snow. Snow level 5600 feet lowering to 4900 feet in the afternoon . High near 43. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow, mainly before 4am. Low around 26. South wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South southwest wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Lakeview OR
 42.16°N 120.4°W (Elev. 4731 ft)
9:41 am PST Dec 24, 2025
11am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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