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

SOLDIER MTN (SDRC1)

Lat: 40.92678°NLon: 121.58433°WElev: 3704.0ft.

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SW 9 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 26 Dec 02:13 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NE Burney CA

Winter Storm Warning December 26, 03:23am until December 26, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning December 26, 03:23am until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain.  High near 43. South southeast wind 9 to 16 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Light north northeast wind.

    High: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Light east northeast wind.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain and snow likely, mainly between 4am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 31. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain. High near 43. South southeast wind 9 to 16 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Light north northeast wind.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Light east northeast wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
New Year's Day
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles NE Burney CA
 41.01°N 121.42°W (Elev. 3301 ft)
1:21 am PST Dec 26, 2025
3am PST Dec 26, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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