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 93%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.64 in (1003.73 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 0.25 mi
Last update 26 Dec 12:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles N Mt Jefferson OR

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

    Overnight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 26. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 28. West wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 20. Windy, with a west wind 26 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, mainly before 10am.  High near 23. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. West wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 20. Windy, with a west wind 26 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow, mainly before 10am. High near 23. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5800 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
New Year's Day
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles N Mt Jefferson OR
 44.78°N 121.78°W (Elev. 5518 ft)
12:46 am PST Dec 26, 2025
1am PST Dec 26, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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