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

WX6HNX-8 California City (AT407)

Lat: 35.12426° N Lon: 117.9586° W Elev: 2365.0 ft.

NA

53°F

12°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed SW 10 MPH
Barometer 29.79 in (1008.81 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Dec 12:39 PM PST
Detailed forecast for

Mojave Desert

Today
Rain. Highs in the upper 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 45 mph decreasing to 35 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Lows in the mid 40s. South winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.
Christmas Day
Breezy. Chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. Southwest winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Thursday Night
Rain. Lows in the upper 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Friday
Rain likely in the morning, then rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with chance of rain in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
Saturday Night Through Monday
Mostly clear. Lows 29 to 38. Highs in the mid 50s.
Monday Night And Tuesday
Partly cloudy. Lows 31 to 39. Highs in the upper 50s.



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1201 PM PST Wed Dec 24 2025
 
 

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