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

Current conditions at

OWENS CAMP (OWNC1)

Lat: 38.73582°NLon: 120.24158°WElev: 5240.0ft.

41°F

5°C

Humidity	84%
Wind Speed	ESE 9 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	36°F (2°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	35°F (2°C)
Last update	24 Dec 02:02 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

11 Miles WSW Carson Pass CA

Flood Watch December 24, 02:58am until December 26, 04:00pm

Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00pm

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Flood Watch

Winter Storm Warning

Flood Watch December 24, 02:58am until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Overnight
Low: 40 °F
Heavy Rain
and Breezy
Wednesday
High: 40 °F⇓
Rain/Snow and
Breezy
Wednesday Night
Low: 32 °F
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Christmas Day
High: 35 °F
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Thursday Night
Low: 28 °F
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Friday
High: 32 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Friday Night
Low: 21 °F
Snow Likely
Saturday
High: 36 °F
Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 40. Breezy, with a south wind 26 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Wednesday

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 2pm. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 34 by 5pm. Breezy, with a south wind 23 to 28 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Wednesday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 32. Windy, with a south wind 23 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

Christmas Day

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. Windy, with a south southwest wind 23 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.

Friday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Friday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Saturday

A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 24.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 40.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 44.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 32.