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

Winter Storm Warning in effect from December 24, 04:00 PM PST until December 26, 10:00 PM PST

Current conditions at

SOLDIER MTN (SDRC1)

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

39°F

4°C

Humidity	95%
Wind Speed	S 3 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	38°F (3°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	25 Dec 06:13 AM PST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

14 Miles NNE Burney CA

Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00pm

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Fri
Winter Storm Warning
Christmas Day
High: 40 °F
Rain then
Rain/Snow
Tonight
Low: 33 °F
Rain/Snow
Friday
High: 38 °F
Rain/Snow
then Rain
Friday Night
Low: 30 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Chance
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 37 °F
Chance Snow
then Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 22 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 40 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 23 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day

Rain before 3pm, then rain and snow likely between 3pm and 5pm, then rain likely after 5pm. High near 40. South southwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tonight

Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Low around 33. South wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday

Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 10am. High near 38. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 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 between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 23.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 44.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 47.