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

Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00 PM PST

Current conditions at

Emigrant Gap, Blue Canyon Nyack Airport (KBLU)

Lat: 39.27611°NLon: 120.70806°WElev: 5282.0ft.

light snow,mist

32°F

0°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	E 3 MPH
Barometer	29.7 in (1005.76 mb)
Dewpoint	32°F (0°C)
Visibility	1.00 mi
Last update	24 Dec 04:41 PM PST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Blue Canyon CA

Winter Storm Warning December 24, 04:53pm until December 26, 10:00pm

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning December 24, 04:53pm until December 26, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Fri
Winter Storm Warning
This Afternoon
High: 43 °F
Rain Likely
Tonight
Low: 44 °F
Heavy Rain
Christmas Day
High: 43 °F
Heavy Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 38 °F
Heavy Rain
Friday
High: 41 °F
Rain/Snow
then Rain
Friday Night
Low: 36 °F
Rain then
Rain/Snow
Likely
Saturday
High: 43 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Slight
Chance Rain
Saturday Night
Low: 34 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Rain likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 43. South wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 10pm, then rain after 10pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Steady temperature around 44. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Christmas Day

Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 43. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 38. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Friday

Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 10am. High near 41. South wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Night

Rain before 1am, then rain and snow likely. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a chance of snow between 7am and 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 46.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 51.

Monday Night

Clear, with a low around 40.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 56.