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

DW6879 Union (D6879)

Lat: 45.1985°NLon: 117.86483°WElev: 2792.0ft.

NA

48°F

9°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed S 8 MPH
Barometer 29.59 in (1002.03 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 25 Dec 04:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles ESE Union OR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain and snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then snow likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 33. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow.  Low around 21. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, mainly before 10am.  High near 24. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Christmas Day
Rain and snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 33. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 21. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow, mainly before 10am. High near 24. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles ESE Union OR
 45.16°N 117.57°W (Elev. 5364 ft)
4:20 am PST Dec 25, 2025
4am PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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