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

MANZANITA LAKE (VIOC1)

Lat: 40.54011°NLon: 121.58016°WElev: 5732.0ft.

38°F

3°C

Humidity	82%
Wind Speed	S 4 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	33°F (1°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	35°F (2°C)
Last update	24 Dec 08:52 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

21 Miles NW Chester CA

Flood Watch December 24, 09:58am 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, 09:58am until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Today
High: 35 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely and
Breezy then
Slight Chance
Snow
Tonight
Low: 31 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Christmas Day
High: 31 °F⇓
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Thursday Night
Low: 25 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Friday
High: 28 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Friday Night
Low: 22 °F
Snow then
Snow Likely
Saturday
High: 29 °F
Chance Snow
then Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 19 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today

Rain and snow likely before noon, then a slight chance of snow between noon and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Breezy, with a south wind 21 to 26 mph decreasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow, mainly after 8pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 31. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

Christmas Day

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 26 by 7am. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 21 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. Breezy, with a south wind around 26 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

Friday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Friday Night

Snow, mainly before 4am. Low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 19.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 24.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 38.