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

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Fair

66°F

19°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed W 14 G 20 mph
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Dec 3:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Newfound Gap NC

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 5pm.  Widespread dense fog.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. West northwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Dense Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 8pm.  Widespread dense fog, mainly after 3am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northwest wind around 7 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Dense Fog
    then Dense
    Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 10am.  Widespread dense fog, mainly before 10am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Dense Fog

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 2am.  Cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain showers likely, possibly mixing with snow after 2pm, then gradually ending.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 47 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 5pm. Widespread dense fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. West northwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 8pm. Widespread dense fog, mainly after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northwest wind around 7 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain after 10am. Widespread dense fog, mainly before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Rain showers likely, possibly mixing with snow after 2pm, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Blustery.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
New Year's Day
Sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Newfound Gap NC
 35.57°N 83.51°W (Elev. 5269 ft)
12:18 pm EST Dec 25, 2025
3pm EST Dec 25, 2025-6pm EST Jan 1, 2026
 
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