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

Yakima Air Terminal - McAllister Field (KYKM)

Lat: 46.56402° N Lon: 120.53484° W Elev: 1043.0 ft.

light rain,mist

41°F

5°C

Humidity	86%
Wind Speed	NW 3 MPH
Barometer	29.5 in (998.99 mb)
Dewpoint	37°F (3°C)
Visibility	4.00 mi
Last update	24 Dec 10:55 AM PST

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Detailed forecast for

Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest

Today

Rain and high mountain snow in the morning, then a chance of rain and high mountain snow in the afternoon. High mountain snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph increasing to 45 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

Tonight

Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 45 mph in the evening.

Christmas Day

Cloudy. Patchy dense fog in the morning. A chance of rain and mountain snow in the morning, then rain and mountain snow likely in the afternoon. Mountain snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Snow level 4000 feet. Highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain and mountain snow. Snow level 4000 feet. Lows in the mid to upper 20s. Light wind.

Friday

Rain or snow likely. Snow level 2500 feet. Highs in the lower 30s to lower 40s. West wind 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. Lows in the 20s.

Saturday Through Tuesday

Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 30s to lower 40s. Lows 19 to 27.