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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Merced Regional Airport (KMCE)

Lat: 37.28306°NLon: 120.50778°WElev: 154.0ft.

Overcast

57°F

14°C

Humidity	82%
Wind Speed	SE 14 MPH
Barometer	29.89 in (1012.19 mb)
Dewpoint	52°F (11°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	25 Dec 09:20 PM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Merced CA

Flood Watch December 25, 09:36pm until December 26, 04:00pm

Wind Advisory December 25, 09:36pm until December 25, 10:00pm

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Flood Watch

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Flood Watch December 25, 09:36pm until December 26, 04:00pm
Wind Advisory December 25, 09:36pm until December 25, 10:00pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Tonight
Low: 51 °F
Showers
Friday
High: 57 °F
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 44 °F
Chance Rain
Saturday
High: 51 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 39 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 47 °F
Partly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 37 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 47 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 51. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm. High near 57. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. East southeast wind around 5 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the morning.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind.