Heavy Precipitation in the West; Wintry Mix in the North; Fire Weather in the High Plains

Pacific moisture will continue to bring locally heavy coastal/lower elevation rain and heavy mountain snow to the West Coast and portions of the Intermountain West through Monday. A wintry mix will create hazardous travel across the northern Plains and Upper Midwest into early Monday. Dry, gusty winds are resulting in elevated to critical fire weather in the south/central High Plains. 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

48°F

9°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SE 8 MPH
Barometer 29.77 in (1008.13 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 05 Jan 12:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Smith River CA

Flood Watch January 5, 12:40am until January 5, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch January 5, 12:40am until January 5, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Mon

    Flood Watch

  • Overnight

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Light north northwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 10am.  Patchy fog before 1pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Calm wind.  New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers.  Low around 43. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers.  High near 53. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10pm.  Patchy fog after 1am. Low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, mainly before 10am.  Patchy fog before 7am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers. Low around 42. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday
Showers likely before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Light north northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 10am. Patchy fog before 1pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers. Low around 43. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers. High near 53. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10pm. Patchy fog after 1am. Low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Smith River CA
 41.93°N 124.14°W (Elev. 190 ft)
11:01 pm PST Jan 4, 2026
12am PST Jan 5, 2026-6pm PST Jan 11, 2026
 
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