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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

WX6HNX-5 Buttonwillow (AT285)

Lat: 35.40333°NLon: 119.47056°WElev: 285.0ft.

NA

57°F

14°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed NNE 1 MPH
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 25 Dec 04:24 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles WNW Taft CA

Flood Watch December 25, 04:37pm until December 26, 04:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch December 25, 04:37pm until December 26, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Christmas Day

    High: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then rain between 10pm and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Low around 46. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 51 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West southwest wind around 5 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain. Snow level 4700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. North northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 52. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then rain between 10pm and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Low around 46. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West southwest wind around 5 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Snow level 4700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. North northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 52. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 56. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
New Year's Day
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. South wind around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles WNW Taft CA
 35.29°N 119.77°W (Elev. 3766 ft)
Last Update:
3:57 pm PST Dec 25, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4pm PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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