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

STONYFORD (SYWC1)

Lat: 39.35523°NLon: 122.65831°WElev: 1540.0ft.

NA

49°F

9°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed SSW 9 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill45°F (7°C)
Last update 25 Dec 02:26 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles NNE Lakeport CA

Flood Watch December 25, 03:05am 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 25, 03:05am until December 26, 04:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Windy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 36. Windy, with a south southwest wind 34 to 41 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers before 1am, then snow after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 33. Windy, with a south southwest wind 34 to 38 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 36. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain and snow showers. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 37. Windy, with a south southeast wind around 43 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Christmas Day
Snow. Some thunder is also possible. High near 36. Windy, with a south southwest wind 34 to 41 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers before 1am, then snow after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 33. Windy, with a south southwest wind 34 to 38 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 36. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 34.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles NNE Lakeport CA
 39.28°N 122.72°W (Elev. 5381 ft)
1:21 am PST Dec 25, 2025
3am PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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