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Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Stockton, Stockton Metropolitan Airport (KSCK)

Lat: 37.88972°NLon: 121.22361°WElev: 30.0ft.

Overcast

64°F

18°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed SSE 19 MPH
Barometer 29.57 in (1001.36 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 12:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Ripon CA

Flood Watch December 24, 12:49am until December 26, 04:00pm
High Wind Warning until December 25, 04:00pm
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Flood Watch
High Wind Warning
  •  
    Flood Watch December 24, 12:49am until December 26, 04:00pm
    High Wind Warning until December 25, 04:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 59. Southeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain after 7pm. Low around 55. Breezy, with a southeast wind 18 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. High near 57. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 20 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain. Low around 49. South wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain before 4am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 4am. Steady temperature around 60. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 26 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 59. Southeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain after 7pm. Low around 55. Breezy, with a southeast wind 18 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Christmas Day
Rain before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. High near 57. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 20 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 49. South wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday
Rain. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Ripon CA
 37.76°N 121.17°W (Elev. 49 ft)
Last Update:
1:36 pm PST Dec 23, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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