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.

44°F

7°C

Humidity	98%
Wind Speed	S 4 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	43°F (6°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	42°F (6°C)
Last update	24 Dec 08:51 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

10 Miles N Oakhurst CA

Flood Watch December 24, 09:58am until December 26, 04:00pm

Wind Advisory December 24, 09:58am until December 25, 04:00pm

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Flood Watch

Wind Advisory

Flood Watch December 24, 09:58am until December 26, 04:00pm
Wind Advisory December 24, 09:58am until December 25, 04:00pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Today
High: 44 °F⇓
Heavy Rain
Tonight
Low: 38 °F
Heavy Rain
Christmas Day
High: 40 °F
Heavy Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 31 °F
Showers then
Rain/Snow
Friday
High: 38 °F
Rain/Snow
Friday Night
Low: 24 °F
Snow Likely
then Chance
Snow
Saturday
High: 42 °F
Chance Snow
then Chance
Rain/Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 25 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Temperature rising to near 44 by noon, then falling to around 39 during the remainder of the day. Wind chill values as low as 32. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then rain after 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Steady temperature around 38. Wind chill values as low as 28. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Christmas Day

Rain before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 40. Wind chill values as low as 24. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Rain showers before 1am, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6000 feet. Low around 31. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday

Rain and snow showers before 10am, then rain showers between 10am and 1pm, then snow after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 5100 feet. High near 38. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Saturday

A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 47. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 52. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.