Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

MANZANITA LAKE (VIOC1)

Lat: 40.54011°NLon: 121.58016°WElev: 5732.0ft.

43°F

6°C

Humidity	88%
Wind Speed	S 7 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	40°F (4°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	39°F (4°C)
Last update	24 Dec 03:52 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

22 Miles NNW Chester CA

Flood Watch December 24, 04:23am 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, 04:23am until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Overnight
Low: 32 °F
Rain/Snow and
Windy
Wednesday
High: 34 °F⇓
Rain/Snow and
Windy then
Slight Chance
Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 23 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Christmas Day
High: 30 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Thursday Night
Low: 23 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Friday
High: 26 °F
Snow and
Breezy
Friday Night
Low: 20 °F
Snow
Saturday
High: 27 °F
Chance Snow
then Mostly
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Rain and snow. Steady temperature around 32. Windy, with a south wind around 31 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Wednesday

Rain and snow before noon, then a slight chance of snow between noon and 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 27 by 10am. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Wednesday Night

Snow, mainly after 8pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 16 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

Christmas Day

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 22 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Breezy, with a south wind 23 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

Friday

Snow. High near 26. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Friday Night

Snow, mainly before 4am. Low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Saturday

A chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 15.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 20.