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

46°F

8°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed SW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 25 Dec 02:52 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles N Cave Junction OR

Wind Advisory December 25, 03:20pm until December 25, 04:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory December 25, 03:20pm until December 25, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Thu

    Wind Advisory

  • Christmas Day

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow showers.  Snow level 3800 feet. Steady temperature around 36. South wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow showers.  Snow level 3700 feet. High near 37. West southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm.  Low around 30. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Light north northeast wind.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
Rain and snow showers likely, mainly before 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 3900 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain and snow showers. Snow level 3800 feet. Steady temperature around 36. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain and snow showers. Snow level 3700 feet. High near 37. West southwest wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm. Low around 30. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Light north northeast wind. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
New Year's Day
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles N Cave Junction OR
 42.25°N 123.67°W (Elev. 3409 ft)
2:21 pm PST Dec 25, 2025
3pm PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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