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
Last Update: 342 AM PST Wed Dec 24 2025
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Marine Zone Forecast
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING......GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
Today
SE wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 40 kt, becoming SW 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt late this morning and early afternoon, easing to 20 to 25 kt late. Seas 8 to 11 ft, building to 12 to 14 ft this afternoon. Wave detail: SW 11 ft at 9 seconds, NW 8 ft at 11 seconds and SW 6 ft at 12 seconds. Rain likely, mainly this morning.
Tonight
SE wind 15 to 20 kt, becoming E 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 9 to 12 ft, subsiding to 7 to 9 ft after midnight. Wave detail: SE 10 ft at 6 seconds, W 8 ft at 10 seconds and SW 6 ft at 11 seconds. Rain after midnight.
Thu
E wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming SE 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft, building to 7 to 10 ft in the afternoon. Wave detail: SE 4 ft at 6 seconds, S 7 ft at 12 seconds and NW 5 ft at 12 seconds. Rain.
Thu Night
SE wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 11 ft. Wave detail: SE 4 ft at 6 seconds, S 9 ft at 12 seconds and NW 5 ft at 12 seconds. Rain.
Fri
NW wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft. Wave detail: NW 5 ft at 7 seconds, NW 9 ft at 10 seconds and SW 9 ft at 11 seconds. Showers.
Fri Night
NW wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 9 to 11 ft, subsiding to 7 to 9 ft after midnight. Wave detail: NW 9 ft at 8 seconds and SW 5 ft at 10 seconds. Showers likely, mainly in the evening.
Sat
N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave detail: NW 3 ft at 4 seconds, NW 6 ft at 9 seconds and SW 3 ft at 10 seconds.
Sat Night
NE wind around 5 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave detail: NW 6 ft at 9 seconds and S 2 ft at 10 seconds.
Sun
NE wind around 5 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave detail: NE 2 ft at 4 seconds and NW 5 ft at 8 seconds.
Sun Night
NE wind around 5 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave detail: NE 2 ft at 4 seconds and NW 6 ft at 8 seconds.
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