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

Emigrant Gap, Blue Canyon Nyack Airport (KBLU)

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

light snow,fog

33°F

1°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed SSW 12 MPH
Barometer 29.77 in (1008.13 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 0.25 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 25 Dec 08:52 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NE Blue Canyon CA

Winter Storm Warning December 25, 09:15am until December 26, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning December 25, 09:15am until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Christmas Day

    High: 35 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 28. South southwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 34. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow.  Low around 25. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. South southwest wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. South southwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 34. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 25. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles NE Blue Canyon CA
 39.32°N 120.6°W (Elev. 5722 ft)
1:21 am PST Dec 25, 2025
9am PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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