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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

FORT ROCK (FKFO3)

Lat: 43.43197°NLon: 120.83842°WElev: 4413.0ft.

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed E 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Dec 11:45 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles NW Paisley OR

Wind Advisory December 25, 01:00am until December 25, 01:00pm
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Wind Advisory

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A chance of rain and snow showers before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 4am. Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain and snow showers likely before 4pm, then a chance of snow showers between 4pm and 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 35. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 17 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 1am. Low around 27. South southwest wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow showers before 10am, then snow likely after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 22 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of rain and snow showers before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 4am. Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Christmas Day
Rain and snow showers likely before 4pm, then a chance of snow showers between 4pm and 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 35. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 17 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 1am. Low around 27. South southwest wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
A chance of snow showers before 10am, then snow likely after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 22 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles NW Paisley OR
 42.88°N 120.83°W (Elev. 5180 ft)
Last Update:
11:41 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12am PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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