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

PEPPERMINT (PEPC1)

Lat: 36.0734°NLon: 118.54136°WElev: 7385.0ft.

32°F

0°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	SE 4 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	32°F (0°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	28°F (-2°C)
Last update	25 Dec 04:58 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

21 Miles NNW Kernville CA

Flood Watch December 25, 05:24am until December 26, 04:00pm

Winter Storm Warning December 25, 05:24am until December 26, 10:00pm

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Flood Watch

Winter Storm Warning

Flood Watch December 25, 05:24am until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 25, 05:24am until December 26, 10:00pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Overnight
Low: 34 °F
Snow
Christmas Day
High: 35 °F
Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 31 °F
Rain/Snow
Friday
High: 38 °F
Snow
Friday Night
Low: 28 °F
Snow Likely
then Chance
Snow
Saturday
High: 32 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 27 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 39 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Snow. Low around 34. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Christmas Day

Snow. Steady temperature around 35. Wind chill values as low as 25. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Rain and snow showers before 11pm, then rain showers between 11pm and 4am, then rain and snow showers after 4am. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7200 feet. Low around 31. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Friday

Snow. High near 38. Wind chill values as low as 26. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 32. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph in the evening.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 39. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

Sunday Night

Clear, with a low around 30. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 45. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 36. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 50. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Tuesday Night

A 10 percent chance of snow. Snow level 7700 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday

A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7400 feet rising to 8100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.