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 68%
Wind Speed E 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 24 Dec 08:55 AM PST
Detailed forecast for

Northeast Mountains

Today
Rain and mountain snow in the morning, then rain in the afternoon. Little or no mountain snow accumulation. Snow level 5500 feet in the morning. Highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening. Snow level 5500 feet in the evening. Lows in the lower to mid 30s. Gusts up to 20 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation 50 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 likely 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 70 percent.
Thursday Night
Rain and mountain snow. Light mountain snow accumulations. Snow level 4500 feet. Lows in the lower to mid 30s. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph in the mountains. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Friday
Rain or snow likely. Light snow accumulations. Snow level 3000 feet. Highs in the upper 30s to lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Friday Night
Rain or snow likely. Light snow accumulations. Lows in the lower to mid 20s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Saturday Through Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the 30s. Lows in the lower to mid 20s.



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