Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Current conditions at

MOUNT ELIZABETH (MOUC1)

Lat: 38.06293°NLon: 120.24725°WElev: 4942.0ft.

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 29 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 24 Dec 12:02 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Sonora CASimilar City Names

Flood Watch December 24, 12:49am 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, 12:49am until December 26, 04:00pm
    High Wind Warning until December 25, 04:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then rain after 7am.  High near 51. South southeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then rain between 10pm and 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Steady temperature around 49. South southeast wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  High near 48. South southeast wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then rain after 10pm.  Low around 40. South southeast wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain before 4am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Low around 48. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then rain after 7am. High near 51. South southeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then rain between 10pm and 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Steady temperature around 49. South southeast wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Christmas Day
Rain before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 48. South southeast wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then rain after 10pm. Low around 40. South southeast wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday
Rain. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
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Point Forecast:
Sonora CASimilar City Names
 37.97°N 120.39°W (Elev. 1781 ft)
1:36 pm PST Dec 23, 2025
12am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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