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

HIDDEN VALLEY (HDVC1)

Lat: 40.44192°NLon: 120.62694°WElev: 4452.0ft.

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed ESE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 24 Dec 09:11 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NNE Susanville CA

Flood Watch until December 24, 10:00pm
Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00am
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    Flood Watch until December 24, 10:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 45 °F

    Breezy. Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain before 10pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 5800 feet. Low around 33. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain and snow.  Snow level 5100 feet. High near 40. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 28. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 38. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 5700 feet. High near 45. 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.
Tonight
Rain before 10pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 5800 feet. Low around 33. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Christmas Day
Rain and snow. Snow level 5100 feet. High near 40. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 38. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles NNE Susanville CA
 40.56°N 120.56°W (Elev. 4898 ft)
9:15 am PST Dec 24, 2025
9am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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