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

SOMES BAR (SMBC1)

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

NA

45°F

7°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Dec 07:16 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles W Etna CA

Wind Advisory December 25, 01:00am until December 25, 01:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 24, 07:32pm until December 26, 10:00am
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Wind Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning December 24, 07:32pm until December 26, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow.  High near 32. Breezy, with a south wind 21 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow.  Low around 27. South southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 31. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, mainly after 9pm. Low around 30. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow. High near 32. Breezy, with a south wind 21 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Low around 27. South southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 31. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles W Etna CA
 41.46°N 123.02°W (Elev. 6112 ft)
5:21 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
7pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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