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

WAWONA (WWNC1)

Lat: 37.53447°NLon: 119.64497°WElev: 4309.0ft.

48°F

9°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	SSE 8 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	44°F (7°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	44°F (7°C)
Last update	24 Dec 04:51 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Oakhurst CA

Flood Watch December 24, 05:22am until December 26, 04:00pm

Wind Advisory December 24, 05:22am until December 25, 04:00pm

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Flood Watch

Wind Advisory

Flood Watch December 24, 05:22am until December 26, 04:00pm
Wind Advisory December 24, 05:22am until December 25, 04:00pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Overnight
Low: 43 °F
Heavy Rain
Wednesday
High: 56 °F
Heavy Rain
Wednesday Night
Low: 37 °F
Showers
Christmas Day
High: 52 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 35 °F
Showers
Friday
High: 50 °F
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 29 °F
Rain Likely
then Chance
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 53 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Chance
Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Steady temperature around 43. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 56. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Wednesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then rain after 4am. Low around 37. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Christmas Day

Rain before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. High near 52. Wind chill values as low as 32 early. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 35. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 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. High near 50. South southeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Rain likely before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Calm wind.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 56. Calm wind.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 35. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.