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

Madras Municipal Airport (KS33)

Lat: 44.6653°NLon: 121.1564°WElev: 2427.0ft.

Mist

34°F

1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed W 3 MPH
Barometer 29.43 in (996.61 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 1.25 mi
Last update 24 Dec 06:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles SSW Ashwood OR

Wind Advisory December 24, 06:46am until December 24, 04:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory December 24, 06:46am until December 24, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Wed

    Wind Advisory

  • Today

    High: 44 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow after 1am.  Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: A slight chance of rain and snow before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain.  Snow level 5300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. South wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 7am and 1pm. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 5500 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a temperature rising to near 44 by 10am, then falling to around 37 during the remainder of the day. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow after 1am. Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Christmas Day
A slight chance of rain and snow before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain. Snow level 5300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. South wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
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Point Forecast:
11 Miles SSW Ashwood OR
 44.57°N 120.8°W (Elev. 4823 ft)
6:16 am PST Dec 24, 2025
6am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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