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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

ROCK CREEK (RCEC1)

Lat: 37.55983°NLon: 118.67841°WElev: 7103.0ft.

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed ESE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 24 Dec 07:04 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles SSW Benton CA

Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Windy then
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly between 10pm and 1am. Low around 29. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow, mainly after 7am. High near 35. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. High near 34. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10am. High near 38. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly between 10pm and 1am. Low around 29. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Christmas Day
Snow, mainly after 7am. High near 35. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 34. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles SSW Benton CA
 37.69°N 118.58°W (Elev. 8041 ft)
Last Update:
1:15 am PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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