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

SECRET TOWN (SETC1)

Lat: 39.18383°NLon: 120.88442°WElev: 2757.0ft.

NA

45°F

7°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed SSW 9 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 25 Dec 09:28 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles ESE Alta Sierra CA

Flood Watch December 25, 10:35am until December 26, 04:00pm
Flood Advisory until December 25, 09:00pm
High Wind Warning December 25, 10:35am until December 25, 04:00pm
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Flood Watch
Flood Advisory
High Wind Warning
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    Flood Watch December 25, 10:35am until December 26, 04:00pm
    Flood Advisory until December 25, 09:00pm
    High Wind Warning December 25, 10:35am until December 25, 04:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Christmas Day

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then rain likely.  Low around 40. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 49. South southeast wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly before 4am.  Low around 37. Light south southeast wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 50. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then rain likely. Low around 40. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 49. South southeast wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly before 4am. Low around 37. Light south southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles ESE Alta Sierra CA
 39.09°N 120.93°W (Elev. 2037 ft)
1:21 am PST Dec 25, 2025
10am PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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