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

SADDLEBACK (SLEC1)

Lat: 39.63614°NLon: 120.86399°WElev: 6670.0ft.

NA

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 25 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 25 Dec 04:18 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NNW Blue Canyon CA

Winter Storm Warning December 25, 04:39am until December 26, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning December 25, 04:39am until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times.  High near 38. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. The rain and snow could be heavy at times.  Steady temperature around 36. South wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 36. South wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow.  Low around 33. South wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37. 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 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain before 5am, then rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 38. Breezy, with a south wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Christmas Day
Rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 38. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 36. South wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 36. South wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 33. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles NNW Blue Canyon CA
 39.48°N 120.85°W (Elev. 5013 ft)
1:21 am PST Dec 25, 2025
4am PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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