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

48°F

9°C

Humidity	57%
Wind Speed	SSW 26 MPH
Barometer	29.55 in (1000.68 mb)
Dewpoint	34°F (1°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Wind Chill	40°F (4°C)
Last update	24 Dec 08:35 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

9 Miles WSW Joseph OR

High Wind Warning December 24, 09:14am until December 24, 02:00pm

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High Wind Warning

High Wind Warning December 24, 09:14am until December 24, 02:00pm
NOW until 2:00pm Wed
High Wind Warning
Today
High: 40 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely and
Breezy
Tonight
Low: 30 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
Christmas Day
High: 38 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 27 °F
Snow Likely
Friday
High: 32 °F
Snow
Friday Night
Low: 19 °F
Snow Likely
Saturday
High: 26 °F
Chance Snow
then Partly
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 15 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Rain and snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Breezy, with a south wind around 26 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight

A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Christmas Day

Rain and snow likely, mainly after 10am. Snow level 6100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday Night

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Friday

Snow. High near 32. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 26.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 30.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.