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

35°F

2°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed NNW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 26 Dec 12:52 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles NE Happy Camp CA

Winter Storm Warning December 26, 01:50am until December 26, 04:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning December 26, 01:50am until December 26, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow.  Snow level 3800 feet. High near 39. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow likely before 10pm, then a chance of snow between 10pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. North wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36. North wind around 7 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. East wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °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 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain and snow, mainly after 4am. Snow level 3800 feet. Low around 33. South wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Rain and snow. Snow level 3800 feet. High near 39. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain and snow likely before 10pm, then a chance of snow between 10pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. North wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. North wind around 7 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. East wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 6400 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
New Year's Day
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles NE Happy Camp CA
 41.97°N 123.17°W (Elev. 2999 ft)
12:41 am PST Dec 26, 2025
1am PST Dec 26, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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