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

FIVE CENT (WEFC1)

Lat: 40.75365° N Lon: 122.93214° W Elev: 2602.0 ft.

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed SW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 25 Dec 12:20 PM PST
Detailed forecast for

Northern Trinity

Tonight
Rain showers and snow showers. Breezy. Snow may be heavy at times. Snow level 3500 to 4000 feet. Snow accumulations of 6 to 8 inches. Lows 26 to 36. South wind 20 to 25 mph with gusts at higher elevations to around 40 mph.
Friday
Rain showers and snow showers. Near steady temperature in the mid 30s. Snow may be heavy at times in the morning. Snow level 3500 to 4000 feet. Snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches. At higher elevation, south wind up to 25 mph in the morning. Gusts up to 35 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and snow showers likely in the evening, then chance of rain showers and snow showers overnight. Snow level 3000 to 3500 feet. Snow accumulations up to 1 inch. Lows 22 to 32.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Slight chance of snow showers. Snow level 2500 to 3000 feet. Highs 34 to 49.
Saturday Night And Sunday
Partly cloudy. Lows 20 to 30. Highs 39 to 54.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows 26 to 36.
Monday
Sunny. Highs 45 to 60.
Monday Night Through Wednesday
Partly cloudy. Lows 32 to 42. Highs 47 to 62.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows 31 to 41.
New Years Day
Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow. Highs 41 to 56.



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