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

MARIPOSA (MPOC1)

Lat: 37.50403°NLon: 119.98679°WElev: 2231.0ft.

NA

50°F

10°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed S 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 24 Dec 05:07 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NE Mariposa CA

Flood Watch December 24, 05:34pm until December 26, 04:00pm
Wind Advisory December 24, 05:34pm until December 25, 04:00pm
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Flood Watch
Wind Advisory
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    Flood Watch December 24, 05:34pm until December 26, 04:00pm
    Wind Advisory December 24, 05:34pm until December 25, 04:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 45 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then rain after 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Steady temperature around 44. South southeast 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: 44 °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 46. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Heavy Rain
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 40. 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: 40 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  High near 46. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 4900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. East northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain.  Snow level 4100 feet rising to 4900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Steady temperature around 45. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then rain after 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Steady temperature around 44. South southeast 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 46. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 40. 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
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 46. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain. Snow level 4100 feet rising to 4900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 51. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 56. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 60. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
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Point Forecast:
8 Miles NE Mariposa CA
 37.55°N 119.86°W (Elev. 3852 ft)
4:56 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
5pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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