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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

Current conditions at

Elkhart Municipal (KEKM)

Lat: 41.72°NLon: 86°WElev: 778ft.

Overcast

35°F

2°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed E 12 mph
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 26 Dec 12:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Elkhart IN

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain, mainly after 3am. Low around 34. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly before 11am. Patchy fog between 8am and 2pm. High near 47. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain and
    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Light east wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 38. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. High near 59. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 59 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Blustery.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Blustery

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain, mainly after 3am. Low around 34. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Rain, mainly before 11am. Patchy fog between 8am and 2pm. High near 47. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Light east wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Rain likely after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 38. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Rain. High near 59. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Blustery.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
New Year's Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
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Point Forecast:
Elkhart IN
 41.67°N 85.96°W (Elev. 745 ft)
Last Update:
12:17 am EST Dec 26, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12am EST Dec 26, 2025-6pm EST Jan 1, 2026
 
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