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

SOMES BAR (SMBC1)

Lat: 41.39007°NLon: 123.49267°WElev: 915.0ft.

NA

50°F

10°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed SSE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Dec 10:16 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles SSW Happy Camp CA

Winter Storm Warning December 24, 10:33am until December 26, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning December 24, 10:33am until December 26, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 51 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 38. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Rain

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain.  Snow level 4000 feet. High near 45. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain before 10pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 10pm and 1am, then rain after 1am.  Snow level 3800 feet. Low around 36. South wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly before 4pm.  Snow level 3800 feet. High near 44. Southeast wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm.  Snow level 3400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of rain between 4pm and 5pm. Snow level 4200 feet rising to 4800 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 38. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Christmas Day
Rain. Snow level 4000 feet. High near 45. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain before 10pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 10pm and 1am, then rain after 1am. Snow level 3800 feet. Low around 36. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 3800 feet. High near 44. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 3400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
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Point Forecast:
11 Miles SSW Happy Camp CA
 41.66°N 123.44°W (Elev. 1371 ft)
9:41 am PST Dec 24, 2025
10am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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