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

Current conditions at

Joseph State Airport AWOS (KJSY)

Lat: 45.355889°NLon: 117.254083°WElev: 4120.0ft.

Rain

46°F

8°C

Humidity	72%
Wind Speed	S 24 MPH
Barometer	29.61 in (1002.71 mb)
Dewpoint	38°F (3°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Wind Chill	38°F (3°C)
Last update	24 Dec 11:35 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

25 Miles NE Halfway OR

High Wind Warning December 24, 11:52am until December 24, 02:00pm

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High Wind Warning

High Wind Warning December 24, 11:52am until December 24, 02:00pm
NOW until 2:00pm Wed
High Wind Warning
Today
High: 48 °F
Rain
Tonight
Low: 40 °F
Rain Likely
Christmas Day
High: 48 °F
Rain Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 38 °F
Rain
Friday
High: 42 °F
Rain
Friday Night
Low: 31 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely
Saturday
High: 37 °F
Chance Snow
then Partly
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 25 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Rain. High near 48. Southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight

Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Christmas Day

Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Rain. Low around 38. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Friday

Rain. High near 42. South wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Rain and snow likely before 10pm, then a chance of snow between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of rain and snow after 1am. Snow level 2800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.