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 >

Current conditions at

WAWONA (WWNC1)

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

NA

45°F

7°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed SSE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 24 Dec 08:51 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles N Oakhurst CA

Flood Watch December 24, 09:22pm until December 26, 04:00pm
Wind Advisory December 24, 09:22pm until December 25, 04:00pm
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Flood Watch
Wind Advisory
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    Flood Watch December 24, 09:22pm until December 26, 04:00pm
    Wind Advisory December 24, 09:22pm until December 25, 04:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 32 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Christmas Day

    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 23. 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.

    High: 40 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 31. 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.

    Low: 31 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow showers before 10am, then rain showers between 10am and 1pm, then rain and snow showers after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 5500 feet. High near 40. Wind chill values as low as 26. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

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

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then rain after 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 32. 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 23. 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
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 31. 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.
Friday
Rain and snow showers before 10am, then rain showers between 10am and 1pm, then rain and snow showers after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 5500 feet. High near 40. Wind chill values as low as 26. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 47. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
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
Sunny, with a high near 56. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
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Point Forecast:
10 Miles N Oakhurst CA
 37.47°N 119.64°W (Elev. 5108 ft)
8:57 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
9pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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