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Atmospheric River Continues Areas of Heavy Rain and Snow for California This Weekend

An atmospheric river will continue to bring gusty winds, moderate to heavy rainfall, and potential flooding to southern California and the southern Great Basin through Sunday. Periods of heavy snow will continue as well above 7,000 feet over the Sierra Nevada mountains associated with this atmospheric river. Read More >

Current conditions at

Madera Municipal Airport (KMAE)

Lat: 36.9851°NLon: 120.11064°WElev: 246.0ft.

Fog

55°F

13°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed W 3 MPH
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.56 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 0.24 mi
Last update 15 Nov 12:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Chowchilla CA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 54. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 60. West northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 60 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. Low around 52. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain, mainly before 4pm. High near 58. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 58 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain, mainly after 10pm. Low around 50. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain, mainly before 4pm. High near 58. East southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 58 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest in the evening.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 54. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 60. West northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Low around 52. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain, mainly before 4pm. High near 58. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain, mainly after 10pm. Low around 50. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain, mainly before 4pm. High near 58. East southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest in the evening.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. East southeast wind around 5 mph. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Chowchilla CA
 37.15°N 120.28°W (Elev. 243 ft)
Last Update:
12:57 am PST Nov 15, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1am PST Nov 15, 2025-6pm PST Nov 21, 2025
 
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