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

38°F

3°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed SE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 26 Dec 03:52 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles N Happy Camp CA

Winter Storm Warning December 26, 04:00am until December 26, 04:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning December 26, 04:00am until December 26, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow.  Snow level rising to 4100 feet in the afternoon. High near 35. East wind 6 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 7pm.  Low around 26. Northwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. North wind around 7 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. East northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °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

Overnight
Snow. Steady temperature around 31. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Rain and snow. Snow level rising to 4100 feet in the afternoon. High near 35. East wind 6 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 7pm. Low around 26. Northwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. North wind around 7 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. East northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 6200 feet lowering to 5600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
New Year's Day
Rain and snow. Snow level 4800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles N Happy Camp CA
 41.86°N 123.34°W (Elev. 3599 ft)
3:41 am PST Dec 26, 2025
4am PST Dec 26, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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