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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

Redding Municipal Airport (KRDD)

Lat: 40.51461°NLon: 122.2977°WElev: 499.0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

48°F

9°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SSE 19 MPH
Barometer 29.75 in (1007.45 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 26 Dec 02:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Redding CA

Flood Watch December 26, 02:26am until December 26, 04:00pm
Wind Advisory until December 26, 10:00am
Flood Advisory December 26, 02:26am until December 26, 06:00pm
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Flood Watch
Wind Advisory
Flood Advisory
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    Flood Watch December 26, 02:26am until December 26, 04:00pm
    Wind Advisory until December 26, 10:00am
    Flood Advisory December 26, 02:26am until December 26, 06:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly after 8am. High near 48. South wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 8pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. North wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain likely, mainly between 4am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 46. South wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain, mainly after 8am. High near 48. South wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 8pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. North wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
New Year's Day
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
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Point Forecast:
Redding CA
 40.56°N 122.33°W (Elev. 548 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 am PST Dec 26, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2am PST Dec 26, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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