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Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

FORT ROCK (FKFO3)

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

NA

42°F

6°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed ESE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 24 Dec 12:45 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles S Christmas Valley OR

High Wind Watch December 25, 01:00am until December 25, 01:00pm
High Wind Warning until December 24, 04:00pm
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High Wind Watch
High Wind Warning
  •  
    High Wind Warning until December 24, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Wed

    High Wind Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly before 9am. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 5500 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Windy, with a south wind 26 to 31 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 47 °F

    Windy. Rain
    Likely then
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 4am, then a chance of rain. Snow level rising to 5400 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southeast wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: A chance of rain before 9am, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 5400 feet lowering to 4800 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Breezy, with a south wind 22 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. Low around 30. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 3am. Snow level 7600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy, with a south southeast wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly before 9am. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 5500 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Windy, with a south wind 26 to 31 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 4am, then a chance of rain. Snow level rising to 5400 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southeast wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Christmas Day
A chance of rain before 9am, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 5400 feet lowering to 4800 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Breezy, with a south wind 22 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Low around 30. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles S Christmas Valley OR
 43.05°N 120.67°W (Elev. 4757 ft)
Last Update:
11:41 pm PST Dec 23, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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