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

Winter Weather Advisory in effect from December 26, 04:00 AM PST until December 27, 07:00 AM PST

Current conditions at

Madras Municipal Airport (KS33)

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

Partly Cloudy

36°F

2°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	W 3 MPH
Barometer	29.67 in (1004.74 mb)
Dewpoint	36°F (2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	25 Dec 04:15 PM PST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

9 Miles N Mt Jefferson OR

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

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Winter Weather Advisory

Christmas Day
High: 37 °F
Chance Snow
Tonight
Low: 28 °F
Chance Snow
then Heavy
Snow
Friday
High: 30 °F⇓
Heavy Snow
Friday Night
Low: 22 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Saturday
High: 25 °F
Snow then
Chance Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 18 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 30 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 21 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 32 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day

A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

Tonight

Snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday

Snow, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature rising to near 30 by 11am, then falling to around 26 during the remainder of the day. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 37 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 22. Breezy, with a west wind 24 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Saturday

Snow, mainly before 10am. High near 25. West wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 43 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 18.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 38.