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

44°F

7°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SSW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 25 Dec 09:52 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles ESE Gasquet CA

Wind Advisory until December 25, 01:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 25, 10:35am until December 26, 10:00am
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Wind Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Wind Advisory until December 25, 01:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning December 25, 10:35am until December 26, 10:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Christmas Day

    High: 34 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers.  Low around 31. South wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers before 10am, then snow after 10am.  High near 31. Breezy, with a south wind 22 to 26 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 27. Northwest wind 8 to 10 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 northeast wind around 8 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly 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

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
Snow showers, mainly before 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 34. Breezy, with a south wind around 24 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers. Low around 31. South wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers before 10am, then snow after 10am. High near 31. Breezy, with a south wind 22 to 26 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 27. Northwest wind 8 to 10 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 northeast wind around 8 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
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
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
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Point Forecast:
16 Miles ESE Gasquet CA
 41.8°N 123.69°W (Elev. 5463 ft)
9:41 am PST Dec 25, 2025
10am PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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