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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

Current conditions at

SADDLEBACK (SLEC1)

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

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 28 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 24 Dec 11:18 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles SSW Quincy CA

Winter Storm Warning December 24, 11:41pm until December 26, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning December 24, 11:41pm until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 40 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 40. South wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain before 1am, then rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 37. South wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 4pm. High near 36. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 7pm, then rain and snow between 7pm and 4am, then a chance of snow after 4am. Low around 33. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 40. South wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 47 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 40. South wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Rain before 1am, then rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 37. South wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 4pm. High near 36. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain before 7pm, then rain and snow between 7pm and 4am, then a chance of snow after 4am. Low around 33. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles SSW Quincy CA
 39.62°N 121.03°W (Elev. 4006 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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