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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.

Rain

34°F

1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NW 9 MPH
Barometer 29.6 in (1002.37 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 1.75 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 26 Dec 01:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Madras OR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain before 7am, then a chance of rain after 10am. Snow level 3100 feet rising to 3700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of rain before 7am, then a chance of rain after 10am. Snow level 3100 feet rising to 3700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
New Year's Day
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Madras OR
 44.64°N 121.09°W (Elev. 2598 ft)
Last Update:
1:58 am PST Dec 26, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2am PST Dec 26, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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