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

FIVE CENT (WEFC1)

Lat: 40.75365°NLon: 122.93214°WElev: 2602.0ft.

NA

45°F

7°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed NE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 24 Dec 07:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles WSW Covington Mill CA

Flood Watch December 24, 08:22pm until December 26, 10:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 24, 08:22pm until December 26, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Flood Watch December 24, 08:22pm until December 26, 10:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning December 24, 08:22pm until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain.  High near 42. South southeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain before 1am, then rain and snow.  Low around 35. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 10am.  High near 41. Southeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow likely before 4am, then a slight chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. East northeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow, mixing with rain after 7am, then gradually ending.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. North northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. Low around 37. East southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Christmas Day
Rain. High near 42. South southeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain before 1am, then rain and snow. Low around 35. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 10am. High near 41. Southeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain and snow likely before 4am, then a slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. East northeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow, mixing with rain after 7am, then gradually ending. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. North northwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles WSW Covington Mill CA
 40.87°N 122.92°W (Elev. 3159 ft)
1:28 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
8pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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