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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

WALKER PASS (ONYC1)

Lat: 35.66583°NLon: 118.05694°WElev: 5572.0ft.

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed ESE 17 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 23 Dec 08:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles ENE Weldon CA

Flood Watch until December 26, 04:00pm
High Wind Warning until December 25, 04:00pm
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Flood Watch
High Wind Warning
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    Flood Watch until December 26, 04:00pm
    High Wind Warning until December 25, 04:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 46. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain, mainly before 4am. Snow level 7200 feet. Low around 38. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain, mainly after 10am. Snow level 6900 feet. High near 42. Wind chill values as low as 28. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain showers before 4am, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6500 feet after midnight . Low around 36. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow before 10am, then rain between 10am and 1pm, then snow after 1pm. High near 41. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain, mainly after 10pm. Low around 40. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 46. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain, mainly before 4am. Snow level 7200 feet. Low around 38. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Christmas Day
Rain, mainly after 10am. Snow level 6900 feet. High near 42. Wind chill values as low as 28. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain showers before 4am, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6500 feet after midnight . Low around 36. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain and snow before 10am, then rain between 10am and 1pm, then snow after 1pm. High near 41. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. North northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 43. North northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. North northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6900 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. North northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles ENE Weldon CA
 35.73°N 118.01°W (Elev. 6115 ft)
Last Update:
7:57 pm PST Dec 23, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8pm PST Dec 23, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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