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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

WALKER PASS (ONYC1)

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

NA

46°F

8°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSE 23 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 24 Dec 07:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles ENE Weldon CA

Flood Watch December 24, 07:31am until December 26, 04:00pm
Flood Advisory December 24, 07:31am until December 24, 01:00pm
High Wind Warning December 24, 07:31am until December 25, 04:00pm
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    Flood Watch December 24, 07:31am until December 26, 04:00pm
    Flood Advisory December 24, 07:31am until December 24, 01:00pm
    High Wind Warning December 24, 07:31am until December 25, 04:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 48 °F⇓

    Heavy Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. Snow level 7200 feet. Low around 40. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain. Snow level 7000 feet. High near 45. Wind chill values as low as 29. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 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: 45 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 4am, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Snow level 7100 feet. Low around 41. Wind chill values as low as 30. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. Snow level 6200 feet. High near 42. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 40 by 4pm. Wind chill values as low as 32. Southwest 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.
Tonight
Rain. Snow level 7200 feet. Low around 40. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Christmas Day
Rain. Snow level 7000 feet. High near 45. Wind chill values as low as 29. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 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 before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 4am, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Snow level 7100 feet. Low around 41. Wind chill values as low as 30. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. Snow level 6200 feet. High near 42. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy, with a north northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a north northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Point Forecast:
18 Miles ENE Weldon CA
 35.78°N 118°W (Elev. 6161 ft)
Last Update:
6:57 am PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
7am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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