Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory in effect from December 23, 11:00 PM AKST until December 25, 03:00 AM AKST

Current conditions at

Anaktuvuk Pass, Anaktuvuk Pass Airport (PAKP)

Lat: 68.13°NLon: 151.74°WElev: 2103ft.

Light Snow

0°F

-18°C

Humidity	76%
Wind Speed	SW 15 G 21 mph
Barometer	29.69 in (1013.8 mb)
Dewpoint	-6°F (-21°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Wind Chill	-19°F (-28°C)
Last update	23 Dec 11:56 pm AKST

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

Winter Weather Advisory until December 25, 03:00am

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory until December 25, 03:00am
NOW until 3:00am Thu
Winter Weather Advisory
Overnight
Low: 8 °F
Chance Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Wednesday
High: 8 °F⇓
Chance Snow
then Snow
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: -13 °F
Chance Snow
then Slight
Chance Snow
Christmas Day
High: -7 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: -23 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: -15 °F
Partly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: -28 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: -16 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3am. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 8. South wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

Wednesday

Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around -7 by noon. West wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

Christmas Day

Partly sunny, with a high near -7. South wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around -23. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph after midnight.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near -15.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around -28.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near -16.