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

Joseph State Airport AWOS (KJSY)

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

Mostly Cloudy

45°F

7°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed SW 5 MPH
Barometer 29.65 in (1004.06 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 26 Dec 12:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles WSW Joseph OR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 26. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 7am. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 32. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 17. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, mainly before 10am.  High near 21. Wind chill values as low as zero. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 17. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow, mainly before 10am. High near 21. Wind chill values as low as zero. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
New Year's Day
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
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Point Forecast:
9 Miles WSW Joseph OR
 45.31°N 117.39°W (Elev. 5243 ft)
12:46 am PST Dec 26, 2025
1am PST Dec 26, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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