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

Bend Airport AWOS (KBDN)

Lat: 44.0948°NLon: 121.2006°WElev: 3455.0ft.

Clear

48°F

9°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed S 13 MPH
Barometer 29.61 in (1002.71 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 25 Dec 02:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles ENE Mount Bachelor OR

Winter Weather Advisory December 26, 04:00am until December 27, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 31. South wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 10pm.  Low around 26. South wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 32. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly before 4am.  Low around 20. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly 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 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 31. South wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 10pm. Low around 26. South wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 32. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly before 4am. Low around 20. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 5800 feet rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
New Year's Day
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles ENE Mount Bachelor OR
 44°N 121.56°W (Elev. 5709 ft)
2:30 pm PST Dec 25, 2025
3pm PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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