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 >

7-Day Forecast 42.69°N 122.38°W (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: 14 Miles NE Butte Falls OR
Issued by: National Weather Service Medford, OR
Last Update: 5:21 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
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  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 11pm.  Snow level 4800 feet rising to 5300 feet after midnight. Low around 37. East southeast wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain

  • Christmas
    Day

    Christmas Day: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 3pm.  Snow level 5100 feet lowering to 4400 feet in the afternoon . High near 45. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Snow, possibly mixed with rain.  Snow level 4000 feet. Low around 34. South wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow.  High near 41. South southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly before 4am.  Low around 29. West wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy



  • Tonight: Rain, mainly after 11pm. Snow level 4800 feet rising to 5300 feet after midnight. Low around 37. East southeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Christmas Day: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 3pm. Snow level 5100 feet lowering to 4400 feet in the afternoon . High near 45. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Thursday Night: Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 4000 feet. Low around 34. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Friday: Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow. High near 41. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly before 4am. Low around 29. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain. Snow level 6400 feet. Sunny, with a high near 55.



    14 Miles NE Butte Falls OR
     42.69°N 122.38°W (Elev. 3796 ft)

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