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

RUTH (RLKC1)

Lat: 40.25074°NLon: 123.3198°WElev: 2732.0ft.

NA

37°F

3°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 25 Dec 02:23 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Forest Glen CA

Flood Watch December 25, 03:20pm until December 26, 10:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 25, 03:20pm until December 26, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
Winter Storm Warning
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    Flood Watch December 25, 03:20pm until December 26, 10:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning December 25, 03:20pm until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Christmas Day

    High: 37 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 31. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers.  High near 37. Windy, with a south wind 15 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. East wind 11 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. North wind around 8 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. East northeast wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 37. Windy, with a south wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 31. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers. High near 37. Windy, with a south wind 15 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. East wind 11 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. North wind around 8 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. East northeast wind around 8 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
New Year's Day
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Forest Glen CA
 40.35°N 123.37°W (Elev. 4885 ft)
1:10 pm PST Dec 25, 2025
3pm PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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