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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

NORTH FORK (NFRC1)

Lat: 37.23307°NLon: 119.50585°WElev: 2721.0ft.

NA

50°F

10°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Dec 10:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles ESE Oakhurst CA

Flood Watch December 24, 11:39am until December 26, 04:00pm
Wind Advisory December 24, 11:39am until December 25, 04:00pm
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    Flood Watch December 24, 11:39am until December 26, 04:00pm
    Wind Advisory December 24, 11:39am until December 25, 04:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 43 °F⇓

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow showers before 8pm, then rain showers between 8pm and 10pm, then rain and snow showers after 10pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Steady temperature around 37. Wind chill values as low as 27. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain and snow showers before 2pm, then snow showers between 2pm and 3pm, then rain and snow showers after 3pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6300 feet. High near 37. Wind chill values as low as 23. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6500 feet. Low around 33. Wind chill values as low as 25. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 36. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain showers before 4pm, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 7000 feet. Temperature falling to around 36 by 4pm. Wind chill values as low as 27. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain and snow showers before 8pm, then rain showers between 8pm and 10pm, then rain and snow showers after 10pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Steady temperature around 37. Wind chill values as low as 27. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Christmas Day
Rain and snow showers before 2pm, then snow showers between 2pm and 3pm, then rain and snow showers after 3pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6300 feet. High near 37. Wind chill values as low as 23. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6500 feet. Low around 33. Wind chill values as low as 25. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 36. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 40. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. North northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 44. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 49. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north in the afternoon.
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Point Forecast:
12 Miles ESE Oakhurst CA
 37.3°N 119.43°W (Elev. 6211 ft)
Last Update:
10:56 am PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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