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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

Current conditions at

Redding Municipal Airport (KRDD)

Lat: 40.51461°NLon: 122.2977°WElev: 499.0ft.

Overcast

58°F

14°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed S 26 MPH
Barometer 29.38 in (994.92 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 05:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Redding CA

Flood Watch December 24, 06:00am until December 26, 04:00pm
High Wind Warning until December 25, 04:00pm
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Flood Watch
High Wind Warning
  •  
    Flood Watch December 24, 06:00am until December 26, 04:00pm
    High Wind Warning until December 25, 04:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 54 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 7pm. Steady temperature around 50. South southeast wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain. High near 50. South southeast wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain. Low around 43. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. High near 47. South southeast wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly before 10pm. Low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of rain and thunderstorms, then rain likely after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 54. South wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 7pm. Steady temperature around 50. South southeast wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Christmas Day
Rain. High near 50. South southeast wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 43. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 47. South southeast wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly before 10pm. Low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Redding CA
 40.6°N 122.4°W (Elev. 600 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 am PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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