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

60°F

16°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 30.13 in
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Dec 6:15 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles NNW Balsam Mountain NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers between 7pm and 8pm.  Patchy fog.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain and
    Patchy Fog
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of rain after noon.  Patchy fog before noon.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 1am, then a slight chance of rain after 4am.  Patchy fog.  Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 48. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Patchy fog before 8am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 55. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Rain
    Likely and
    Windy

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain showers likely, possibly mixing with snow after 1pm, then gradually ending.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Windy
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Windy.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of rain before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers between 7pm and 8pm. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of rain after noon. Patchy fog before noon. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 1am, then a slight chance of rain after 4am. Patchy fog. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 48. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 55. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Rain showers likely, possibly mixing with snow after 1pm, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Windy.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 23.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
New Year's Day
Sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles NNW Balsam Mountain NC
 35.69°N 83.25°W (Elev. 5610 ft)
6:08 pm EST Dec 25, 2025
6pm EST Dec 25, 2025-6pm EST Jan 1, 2026
 
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