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

WHISKEYTOWN HQ#2 (OBRC1)

Lat: 40.61051°NLon: 122.52731°WElev: 1360.0ft.

NA

50°F

10°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed S 11 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 25 Dec 04:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles WNW Redding CA

Flood Watch December 25, 04:39am until December 26, 04:00pm
Flood Advisory until December 25, 09:00pm
Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00pm
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    Flood Watch December 25, 04:39am until December 26, 04:00pm
    Flood Advisory until December 25, 09:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain, mainly after 9am.  High near 48. South southeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 42. South southeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 46. South southeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Light northwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Steady temperature around 48. South southeast wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Christmas Day
Rain, mainly after 9am. High near 48. South southeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 42. South southeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 46. South southeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Light northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
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Point Forecast:
9 Miles WNW Redding CA
 40.64°N 122.56°W (Elev. 1211 ft)
1:21 am PST Dec 25, 2025
4am PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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