Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Current conditions at

VAN BREMMER (VABC1)

Lat: 41.64297°NLon: 121.79488°WElev: 5303.0ft.

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed SE 18 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 24 Dec 12:31 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

26 Miles SE Macdoel CA

Wind Advisory until December 24, 01:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 24, 01:24am until December 26, 10:00am
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Wind Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
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    Wind Advisory until December 24, 01:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning December 24, 01:24am until December 26, 10:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of snow between 11am and 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Temperature falling to around 29 by 5pm. Windy, with a south wind 34 to 44 mph decreasing to 18 to 28 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Windy then
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow, mainly after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 26. Windy, with a south southeast wind 25 to 30 mph increasing to 38 to 43 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 30. Windy, with a south wind 39 to 44 mph decreasing to 32 to 37 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 23. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Snow level 7500 feet. Low around 28. Windy, with a south wind around 41 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of snow between 11am and 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 29 by 5pm. Windy, with a south wind 34 to 44 mph decreasing to 18 to 28 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Windy, with a south southeast wind 25 to 30 mph increasing to 38 to 43 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. Windy, with a south wind 39 to 44 mph decreasing to 32 to 37 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
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Point Forecast:
26 Miles SE Macdoel CA
 41.58°N 121.63°W (Elev. 6929 ft)
11:41 pm PST Dec 23, 2025
1am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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