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

SECRET TOWN (SETC1)

Lat: 39.18383°NLon: 120.88442°WElev: 2757.0ft.

NA

42°F

6°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed S 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 25 Dec 03:28 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles E Alta Sierra CA

Flood Watch December 25, 04:38pm until December 26, 04:00pm
Wind Advisory until December 26, 10:00am
Flood Advisory December 25, 04:38pm until December 25, 09:00pm
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Flood Watch
Wind Advisory
Flood Advisory
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    Flood Watch December 25, 04:38pm until December 26, 04:00pm
    Wind Advisory until December 26, 10:00am
    Flood Advisory December 25, 04:38pm until December 25, 09:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Christmas Day

    High: 46 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 38. South southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly after 10am.  High near 45. South southeast wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly before 4am.  Low around 38. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 46. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 38. South southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday
Rain, mainly after 10am. High near 45. South southeast wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly before 4am. Low around 38. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
New Year's Day
A chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
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Point Forecast:
9 Miles E Alta Sierra CA
 39.09°N 120.9°W (Elev. 2707 ft)
1:21 pm PST Dec 25, 2025
4pm PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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