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

SCE Ward Dr (SE327)

Lat: 34.8529°NLon: 119.14223°WElev: 5191.0ft.

NA

48°F

9°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed ENE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 24 Dec 03:40 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Lockwood Valley CA

Flood Watch December 24, 03:47am until December 26, 04:00pm
High Wind Warning December 24, 03:47am until December 25, 04:00pm
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Flood Watch
High Wind Warning
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    Flood Watch December 24, 03:47am until December 26, 04:00pm
    High Wind Warning December 24, 03:47am until December 25, 04:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 32 °F

    Heavy Rain
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain before 8am, then rain and snow between 8am and noon, then snow after noon. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 8700 feet lowering to 8200 feet in the afternoon . Temperature falling to around 31 by 4pm. Wind chill values as low as 19. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Windy then
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers before 1am, then snow, mainly after 1am. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 28. Wind chill values as low as 18. Windy, with a south wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 37. Wind chill values as low as 12. Windy, with a south wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 29. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 37. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 32. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 32. Wind chill values as low as 22. Windy, with a south wind around 40 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Rain before 8am, then rain and snow between 8am and noon, then snow after noon. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 8700 feet lowering to 8200 feet in the afternoon . Temperature falling to around 31 by 4pm. Wind chill values as low as 19. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers before 1am, then snow, mainly after 1am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 28. Wind chill values as low as 18. Windy, with a south wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 37. Wind chill values as low as 12. Windy, with a south wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 29. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 37. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 32. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 34. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy, with an east northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy, with an east southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 8800 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy, with an east southeast wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW Lockwood Valley CA
 34.82°N 119.13°W (Elev. 8182 ft)
2:57 am PST Dec 24, 2025
3am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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