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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

SCE Shirley Peak (SE489)

Lat: 35.70589°NLon: 118.55977°WElev: 6823.0ft.

NA

42°F

6°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed WSW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Dec 09:50 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NW Lake Isabella CA

Flood Watch December 24, 10:10am until December 26, 04:00pm
Flood Advisory until December 24, 12:45pm
Winter Storm Warning December 24, 10:10am until December 26, 10:00pm
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    Flood Watch December 24, 10:10am until December 26, 04:00pm
    Flood Advisory until December 24, 12:45pm
    Winter Storm Warning December 24, 10:10am until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 45 °F⇓

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. Low around 40. Wind chill values as low as 32. South southwest wind around 15 mph becoming southeast 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. Snow level 6900 feet. High near 42. Wind chill values as low as 32. South wind around 15 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: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 38. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain showers before 4pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6100 feet. High near 41. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. 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%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind around 5 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. Temperature falling to around 40 by 4pm. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 40. Wind chill values as low as 32. South southwest wind around 15 mph becoming southeast 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. Snow level 6900 feet. High near 42. Wind chill values as low as 32. South wind around 15 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 38. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain showers before 4pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6100 feet. High near 41. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. 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%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind around 5 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 46. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. East northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 51. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy, with an east northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NW Lake Isabella CA
 35.7°N 118.54°W (Elev. 5758 ft)
Last Update:
9:57 am PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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