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 Camp Nelson (SE333)

Lat: 36.1402°NLon: 118.6159°WElev: 4836.0ft.

41°F

5°C

Humidity	91%
Wind Speed	ENE 0 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	39°F (4°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	25 Dec 04:20 PM PST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

18 Miles ENE Porterville CA

Flood Watch December 25, 04:37pm until December 26, 04:00pm

Winter Storm Warning December 25, 04:37pm until December 26, 10:00pm

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Flood Watch

Winter Storm Warning

Flood Watch December 25, 04:37pm until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 25, 04:37pm until December 26, 10:00pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Christmas Day
High: 45 °F
Showers
Tonight
Low: 44 °F
Showers
Friday
High: 41 °F
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 32 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Chance Snow
Saturday
High: 39 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 31 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 44 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 34 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 45. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Steady temperature around 44. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Friday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then rain, mainly after 1pm. Snow level 6200 feet lowering to 5500 feet in the afternoon . Steady temperature around 41. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 44. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 34. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 49. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 38. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 54. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.