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

Walla Walla Regional Airport (KALW)

Lat: 46.09462°NLon: 118.2858°WElev: 1168.0ft.

Fog

36°F

2°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSW 3 MPH
Barometer 29.58 in (1001.69 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 0.24 mi
Last update 25 Dec 12:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles S Bluewood Ski WA

Winter Weather Advisory December 26, 04:00am until December 27, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain and snow likely, mainly before 1pm.  Snow level 5900 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then snow likely after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Temperature falling to around 26 by 4pm. Southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 18. Breezy, with a west wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. West wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Patchy fog after 4pm.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Patchy fog before 7pm.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
Rain and snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Snow level 5900 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then snow likely after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 26 by 4pm. Southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 18. Breezy, with a west wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. West wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Sunday
Patchy fog after 4pm. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 24.
Sunday Night
Patchy fog before 7pm. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles S Bluewood Ski WA
 46.05°N 117.85°W (Elev. 5413 ft)
11:56 am PST Dec 25, 2025
12pm PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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