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

Mount Shasta (KMHS)

Lat: 41.31494°NLon: 122.31702°WElev: 3540.0ft.

rain,mist

41°F

5°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer 29.42 in (996.28 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 25 Dec 03:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles E Mccloud CA

Winter Storm Warning December 25, 04:48am until December 26, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning December 25, 04:48am until December 26, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 38. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 25. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers before 10am, then snow after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 35. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 20. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain showers before 5am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Snow level 5100 feet. Steady temperature around 32. South southeast wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Christmas Day
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 38. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers before 10am, then snow after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 20. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles E Mccloud CA
 41.21°N 121.76°W (Elev. 4600 ft)
3:41 am PST Dec 25, 2025
4am PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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