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

ILLINOIS VALLEY AIRPORT (SBFO3)

Lat: 42.10375°NLon: 123.68508°WElev: 1389.0ft.

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed SW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 25 Dec 09:52 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles W Happy Camp CA

Winter Storm Warning December 25, 10:45pm until December 26, 04:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning December 25, 10:45pm until December 26, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers, mainly before 2pm, then snow after 4pm.  High near 33. South southeast wind 9 to 17 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 27. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 32. North wind 6 to 8 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. East wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers. Low around 30. South wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers, mainly before 2pm, then snow after 4pm. High near 33. South southeast wind 9 to 17 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 27. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. North wind 6 to 8 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. East wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
New Year's Day
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
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Point Forecast:
12 Miles W Happy Camp CA
 41.79°N 123.59°W (Elev. 5000 ft)
9:40 pm PST Dec 25, 2025
10pm PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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