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

35°F

2°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.53 in (1000.0 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 11:56 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NE Dunsmuir CA

Winter Storm Warning December 25, 12:22am until December 26, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning December 25, 12:22am until December 26, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 33 °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 36. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  Steady temperature around 31. South wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers before 10am, then snow after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 34. South southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 23. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain and snow showers. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Snow level 4400 feet. Steady temperature around 33. Southeast wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 31. South wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers before 10am, then snow after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 23. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NE Dunsmuir CA
 41.28°N 122.2°W (Elev. 4400 ft)
11:41 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
12am PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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