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

44°F

7°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed SE 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 25 Dec 03:51 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles N Oakhurst CA

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

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 36 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain showers before 8am, then rain and snow showers between 8am and 9am, then rain showers after 9am. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 6000 feet. High near 40. Wind chill values as low as 22. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain showers before 4am, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 6100 feet. Low around 30. 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.

    Low: 30 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 39. Wind chill values as low as 22. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    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 41. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 41 °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 46. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 36. Wind chill values as low as 25. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Christmas Day
Rain showers before 8am, then rain and snow showers between 8am and 9am, then rain showers after 9am. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6000 feet. High near 40. Wind chill values as low as 22. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Rain showers before 4am, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6100 feet. Low around 30. 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, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 39. Wind chill values as low as 22. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. 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 46. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Sunday Night
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
Clear, with a low around 34. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 57. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
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Point Forecast:
11 Miles N Oakhurst CA
 37.47°N 119.64°W (Elev. 5108 ft)
3:57 am PST Dec 25, 2025
4am PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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