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

FORT ROCK (FKFO3)

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

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed NNE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 25 Dec 07:45 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Christmas Valley OR

Winter Weather Advisory December 25, 08:33pm until December 26, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory December 25, 08:33pm until December 26, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 26 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 3pm, then a chance of snow showers after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Light west wind.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain and snow showers before 4am, then a slight chance of snow showers between 4am and 5am. Low around 26. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 3pm, then a chance of snow showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Light west wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
New Year's Day
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles W Christmas Valley OR
 43.25°N 120.69°W (Elev. 4380 ft)
4:21 pm PST Dec 25, 2025
8pm PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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