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

PINEHURST (PHRC1)

Lat: 36.69733°NLon: 119.0187°WElev: 4066.0ft.

42°F

6°C

Humidity	92%
Wind Speed	ESE 3 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	40°F (4°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	25 Dec 11:58 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

13 Miles ENE Squaw Valley CA

Flood Watch December 25, 12:46pm until December 26, 04:00pm

Winter Storm Warning December 25, 12:46pm until December 26, 10:00pm

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Flood Watch

Winter Storm Warning

Flood Watch December 25, 12:46pm until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 25, 12:46pm until December 26, 10:00pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Christmas Day
High: 38 °F
Rain/Snow
Tonight
Low: 36 °F
Rain/Snow
Friday
High: 37 °F⇓
Snow Showers
Friday Night
Low: 25 °F
Snow Likely
then Chance
Snow
Saturday
High: 39 °F
Slight Chance
Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 26 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 43 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 32 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day

Rain and snow showers. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6800 feet. High near 38. Wind chill values as low as 29. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Tonight

Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 3am. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6500 feet. Steady temperature around 36. Wind chill values as low as 28. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Friday

Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Temperature rising to near 37 by 8am, then falling to around 30 during the remainder of the day. Wind chill values as low as 26. South southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Friday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 25. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Sunny, with a high near 39. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 26. East wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 43. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 32. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

Monday

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

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 36. East northeast wind around 5 mph.