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 >

Current conditions at

ARROYO SECO (ASRC1)

Lat: 36.23548°NLon: 121.47988°WElev: 879.0ft.

NA

58°F

14°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Dec 02:04 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Lucia CA

Flood Watch December 24, 02:25am until December 26, 10:00pm
High Wind Warning until December 24, 04:00am
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Flood Watch
High Wind Warning
  •  
    Flood Watch December 24, 02:25am until December 26, 10:00pm
    High Wind Warning until December 24, 04:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 53 °F

    Heavy Rain
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  High near 57. South southeast wind 9 to 18 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.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers then
    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Steady temperature around 55. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 16 to 21 mph increasing to 23 to 28 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 47 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 55 °F

    Breezy.
    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Showers

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe.  High near 55. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 50. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then showers between 7pm and 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm.  Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, mainly before 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 53. Windy, with a south southeast wind 23 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 57. South southeast wind 9 to 18 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.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Steady temperature around 55. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 16 to 21 mph increasing to 23 to 28 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Christmas Day
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 55. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 50. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then showers between 7pm and 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers before 10pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
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Point Forecast:
Lucia CA
 36.02°N 121.54°W (Elev. 607 ft)
1:25 am PST Dec 24, 2025
2am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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