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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

ISABELLA WEATHER STATION NEAR LAKE ISABELLA (ISLC1)

Lat: 35.64583°NLon: 118.47722°WElev: 2680.0ft.

NA

53°F

12°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed NE 14 MPH
Barometer 27.01 in (914.66 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Dec 04:45 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Lake Isabella CA

Flood Watch December 24, 05:02am until December 26, 04:00pm
Wind Advisory December 24, 05:02am until December 25, 04:00pm
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Flood Watch
Wind Advisory
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    Flood Watch December 24, 05:02am until December 26, 04:00pm
    Wind Advisory December 24, 05:02am until December 25, 04:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 45 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 48. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain. Low around 40. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain. High near 47. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 40. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then rain, mainly after 1pm. High near 44. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 4600 feet rising to 5200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 45. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 48. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 40. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Christmas Day
Rain. High near 47. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 40. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then rain, mainly after 1pm. High near 44. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 4600 feet rising to 5200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 5000 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 49. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. East northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 54. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. East northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles W Lake Isabella CA
 35.63°N 118.53°W (Elev. 4501 ft)
Last Update:
4:57 am PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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