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

EW8163 Hume (E8163)

Lat: 36.78783°NLon: 118.91317°WElev: 5239.0ft.

37°F

3°C

Humidity	95%
Wind Speed	E 2 MPH
Barometer	29.87 in (1011.51 mb)
Dewpoint	36°F (2°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	24 Dec 08:59 PM PST

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NW Lodgepole CA

Flood Watch December 24, 09:22pm until December 26, 04:00pm

Winter Storm Warning December 24, 09:22pm until December 26, 10:00pm

Click here for hazard details and duration

Flood Watch

Winter Storm Warning

Flood Watch December 24, 09:22pm until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 24, 09:22pm until December 26, 10:00pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
Click HERE for Details
Tonight
Low: 37 °F
Showers
Christmas Day
High: 40 °F
Heavy Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 36 °F
Showers
Friday
High: 40 °F
Rain/Snow
Friday Night
Low: 26 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Chance Snow
Saturday
High: 39 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 28 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 45 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then rain after 10pm. Low around 37. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Christmas Day

Rain before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Snow level 6500 feet. High near 40. Wind chill values as low as 31. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 36. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Friday

Rain and snow showers before 10am, then rain showers between 10am and 4pm, then rain and snow showers likely after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6200 feet lowering to 5600 feet in the afternoon . High near 40. Wind chill values as low as 32. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday Night

Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 28. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 45. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 50. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 37. East northeast wind around 5 mph.