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 until December 26, 10:00 AM PST

Current conditions at

SOMES BAR (SMBC1)

Lat: 41.39007°NLon: 123.49267°WElev: 915.0ft.

46°F

8°C

Humidity	99%
Wind Speed	ENE 0 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	46°F (8°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	24 Dec 09:16 AM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ESE Orleans CA

Winter Storm Warning December 24, 09:49am until December 26, 10:00am

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning December 24, 09:49am until December 26, 10:00am
NOW until 10:00am Fri
Winter Storm Warning
Today
High: 43 °F
Chance Snow
and Windy
Tonight
Low: 37 °F
Breezy. Snow
Likely then
Snow
Christmas Day
High: 37 °F
Snow and
Breezy
Thursday Night
Low: 33 °F
Heavy Snow
Friday
High: 35 °F
Heavy Snow
Friday Night
Low: 30 °F
Chance Snow
then Slight
Chance Snow
Saturday
High: 37 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 28 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 50 percent chance of snow between 3pm and 4pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Windy, with a south southeast wind 28 to 38 mph decreasing to 7 to 17 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight

Snow, mainly after 9pm. Steady temperature around 37. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 18 to 23 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Christmas Day

Snow. High near 37. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 26 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 33. South southeast wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Friday

Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. South southeast wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 46.