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 >

Last Update: 813 PM PST Thu Dec 25 2025

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10NM S Oakland CA

Marine Zone Forecast

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST FRIDAY...

Tonight
S wind 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt, easing to 15 to 20 kt. Showers with a slight chance of tstms this evening, then a chance of showers after midnight.
Fri
S wind 15 to 20 kt. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a slight chance of tstms in the afternoon.
Fri Night
S wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming SE 5 to 10 kt after midnight. A slight chance of tstms in the evening. A chance of showers.
Sat
N wind 5 to 10 kt. A slight chance of showers.
Sat Night
NE wind around 5 kt.
Sun
NE wind 5 to 10 kt.
Sun Night
NE wind 5 to 10 kt.
Mon
NE wind 5 to 10 kt.
Mon Night
NE wind around 5 kt.
Tue
NE wind around 5 kt.
Tue Night
NE wind around 5 kt.

winds and waves higher in and near tstms.



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813 PM PST Thu Dec 25 2025
 
 

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