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

ROCK CREEK (RCEC1)

Lat: 37.55983°NLon: 118.67841°WElev: 7103.0ft.

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Dec 10:04 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles WSW Chalfant CA

Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain before 10pm, then rain and snow between 10pm and 4am, then rain likely after 4am.  Snow level 6500 feet. Low around 38. Southeast wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain and snow before 1pm, then rain between 1pm and 4pm, then rain and snow after 4pm.  Snow level 6400 feet. High near 47. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow before 7pm, then rain between 7pm and 1am, then rain and snow after 1am.  Snow level 6100 feet. Low around 38. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow.  Snow level 5500 feet. High near 45. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind around 10 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. Snow level 7700 feet. High near 48. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain before 10pm, then rain and snow between 10pm and 4am, then rain likely after 4am. Snow level 6500 feet. Low around 38. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Christmas Day
Rain and snow before 1pm, then rain between 1pm and 4pm, then rain and snow after 4pm. Snow level 6400 feet. High near 47. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow before 7pm, then rain between 7pm and 1am, then rain and snow after 1am. Snow level 6100 feet. Low around 38. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain and snow. Snow level 5500 feet. High near 45. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind around 10 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles WSW Chalfant CA
 37.48°N 118.62°W (Elev. 5213 ft)
9:15 am PST Dec 24, 2025
10am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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