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

36°F

2°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed WSW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 25 Dec 11:52 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles NE Happy Camp CA

Winter Storm Warning December 26, 12:19am until December 26, 04:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning December 26, 12:19am until December 26, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers before 4pm, then snow after 4pm.  High near 30. South southeast wind 10 to 16 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 25. North northwest wind 10 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: 25 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 27. North wind around 10 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. East wind 8 to 10 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers. Low around 28. South southwest wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers before 4pm, then snow after 4pm. High near 30. South southeast wind 10 to 16 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 25. North northwest wind 10 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 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. North wind around 10 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. East wind 8 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6400 feet lowering to 5800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
New Year's Day
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles NE Happy Camp CA
 41.93°N 123.18°W (Elev. 5801 ft)
11:21 pm PST Dec 25, 2025
12am PST Dec 26, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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