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

42°F

6°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed ESE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 25 Dec 05:52 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NE Happy Camp CA

Wind Advisory until December 25, 01:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 25, 06:58am 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, 06:58am until December 26, 10:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Christmas Day

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all rain after 2am.  Snow level 3800 feet. Low around 35. South southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1pm.  Snow level 3800 feet. High near 43. South southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 3400 feet lowering to 2600 feet after midnight . Low around 30. West wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 2700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Light north northeast wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all rain after noon. Snow level 5100 feet lowering to 4000 feet. High near 45. East wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all rain after 2am. Snow level 3800 feet. Low around 35. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1pm. Snow level 3800 feet. High near 43. South southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3400 feet lowering to 2600 feet after midnight . Low around 30. West wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 2700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Light north northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles NE Happy Camp CA
 41.87°N 123.26°W (Elev. 2041 ft)
6:52 am PST Dec 25, 2025
6am PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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