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

PAL MOORE ORCHARD (PMFW1)

Lat: 48.39033° N Lon: 117.58547° W Elev: 3120.0 ft.

NA

46°F

8°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed ENE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 24 Dec 02:55 PM PST
Detailed forecast for

Northeast Mountains

Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Rain likely in the evening. Lows in the lower to mid 30s. Gusts up to 20 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation 70 percent. Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch.
Christmas Day
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain or snow in the morning, then rain or snow in the afternoon. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Snow level 3500 feet, rising to 4500 feet in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 30s to mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
Thursday Night
Rain and mountain snow. Mountain snow accumulation up to 2 inches. Snow level 5000 feet, lowering to 4000 feet overnight. Lows in the lower to mid 30s. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Friday
Rain or snow. Light snow accumulations. Snow level 3000 feet. Highs in the upper 30s to lower 40s. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Friday Night
Snow. Moderate snow accumulations possible. Lows 19 to 25. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Saturday
Sunny with a 20 percent chance of snow. Highs in the upper 20s to lower 30s.
Saturday Night And Sunday
Mostly cloudy. Lows 15 to 19. Highs in the upper 20s to lower 30s.
Sunday Night Through Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. Lows 19 to 28. Highs in the lower 30s to lower 40s.



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