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.

46°F

8°C

Humidity	89%
Wind Speed	SSE 5 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	43°F (6°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	44°F (7°C)
Last update	24 Dec 05:51 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

12 Miles N Oakhurst CA

Flood Watch December 24, 06:46am until December 26, 04:00pm

Winter Storm Warning December 24, 06:46am until December 26, 10:00pm

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Flood Watch

Winter Storm Warning

Flood Watch December 24, 06:46am until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 24, 06:46am until December 26, 10:00pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Today
High: 46 °F⇓
Heavy Rain
Tonight
Low: 37 °F
Heavy Rain
Christmas Day
High: 41 °F
Heavy Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 34 °F
Showers
Friday
High: 39 °F
Snow Showers
Friday Night
Low: 28 °F
Snow Likely
then Chance
Snow
Saturday
High: 41 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 29 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Temperature falling to around 41 by 10am. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then rain after 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 37. Wind chill values as low as 30. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 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. Snow level 6200 feet. High near 41. Wind chill values as low as 26. 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. Snow level 6000 feet. Low around 34. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Friday

Snow showers before 1pm, then snow, mainly after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 39. 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

Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. East southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 46. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 51. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 55. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.