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

41°F

5°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed ESE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 25 Dec 08:23 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WNW Forest Glen CA

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

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Christmas Day

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 10pm.  Low around 31. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Windy.
    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow before 10am, then rain.  High near 39. Windy, with a south southeast wind 13 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Windy then
    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7pm, then gradually ending.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. East wind 8 to 13 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. North wind around 6 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. East northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 40. Windy, with a south wind 16 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. Low around 31. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow before 10am, then rain. High near 39. Windy, with a south southeast wind 13 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7pm, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. East wind 8 to 13 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. North wind around 6 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. East northeast wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WNW Forest Glen CA
 40.41°N 123.44°W (Elev. 3999 ft)
1:10 am PST Dec 25, 2025
9am PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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