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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

Current conditions at

Crescent City, Jack McNamara Field Airport (KCEC)

Lat: 41.78028°NLon: 124.23667°WElev: 56.0ft.

Rain

50°F

10°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed SSE 19 MPH
Barometer 29.63 in (1003.39 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 26 Dec 01:30 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Smith River CA

Flood Watch December 26, 01:50am until December 26, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch December 26, 01:50am until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Overnight

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers. High near 52. East southeast wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers, mainly before 4am. Low around 37. North northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Light north northeast wind.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers. Low around 42. South southeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Showers. High near 52. East southeast wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers, mainly before 4am. Low around 37. North northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Light north northeast wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 45.
New Year's Day
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Smith River CA
 41.93°N 124.14°W (Elev. 190 ft)
Last Update:
1:10 am PST Dec 26, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1am PST Dec 26, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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