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

Special Weather Statement

Current conditions at

SISTERS (K6K5)

Lat: 44.30445°NLon: 121.53909°WElev: 3168.0ft.

34°F

1°C

Humidity	86%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	29.42 in (996.28 mb)
Dewpoint	30°F (-1°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	24 Dec 06:55 AM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NE Mount Bachelor OR

Today
High: 40 °F⇓
Rain/Snow
Likely and
Breezy
Tonight
Low: 30 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Snow
Christmas Day
High: 37 °F
Snow Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 26 °F
Snow Likely
Friday
High: 34 °F
Snow
Friday Night
Low: 21 °F
Chance Snow
then Slight
Chance Snow
Saturday
High: 31 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 19 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 38 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Rain and snow likely before 1pm. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 5700 feet in the afternoon . Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 31 by 5pm. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of snow after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a steady temperature around 30. South wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Christmas Day

Snow likely, mainly between 7am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday Night

Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Friday

Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 34. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.