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

32°F

0°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSW 10 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 24 Dec 11:18 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles S Quincy CA

Flood Watch December 24, 11:52am until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Flood Watch December 24, 11:52am until December 26, 04:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times.  Steady temperature around 35. Windy, with a south wind 23 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Windy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7am. The rain and snow could be heavy at times.  High near 35. Windy, with a south southwest wind 22 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Windy then
    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 30. Windy, with a south wind 28 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 18 to 24 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 33. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 17 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and snow likely before 3pm, then snow likely between 3pm and 4pm, then rain and snow likely after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. South wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 35. Windy, with a south wind 23 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7am. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. Windy, with a south southwest wind 22 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. Windy, with a south wind 28 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 18 to 24 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 17 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles S Quincy CA
 39.73°N 120.88°W (Elev. 5784 ft)
9:31 am PST Dec 24, 2025
11am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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