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

Winter Storm Warning in effect from December 24, 04:00 PM PST until December 26, 10:00 PM PST

Current conditions at

SOLDIER MTN (SDRC1)

Lat: 40.92678°NLon: 121.58433°WElev: 3704.0ft.

43°F

6°C

Humidity	77%
Wind Speed	NNE 3 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	36°F (2°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	24 Dec 07:13 PM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

11 Miles ESE Burney CA

Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00pm

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Fri
Winter Storm Warning
Tonight
Low: 37 °F
Rain
Christmas Day
High: 45 °F
Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 30 °F
Rain then
Rain/Snow
Friday
High: 44 °F
Rain/Snow
then Rain
Friday Night
Low: 25 °F
Rain/Snow
then Chance
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 41 °F
Chance Snow
then Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 17 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 45 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Rain. Steady temperature around 37. South southeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Christmas Day

Rain. High near 45. South southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Rain before 1am, then rain and snow. Low around 30. South southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday

Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 7am. High near 44. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Night

Rain and snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 25. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 45.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 21.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 49.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 23.