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 >
Last Update: 1016 AM EST Wed Dec 24 2025
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16NM NNW Vaca Cut FL
Marine Zone Forecast
This Afternoon
Northeast to east winds near 15 knots, decreasing to 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet, subsiding to around 2 feet. West of the marquesas keys, seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet, subsiding to 2 to 3 feet. Nearshore waters a moderate chop, becoming a light to moderate chop.
Tonight
Northeast to east winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet, subsiding to 1 to 2 feet. West of the marquesas keys, seas 2 to 3 feet, subsiding to around 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop.
Thursday
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming north to northeast and decreasing to 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. Seas 1 to 2 feet, subsiding to around 1 foot. Nearshore waters a light to moderate chop, becoming smooth to a light chop.
Thursday Night
North to northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to near 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot, except 1 to 2 feet west of the marquesas keys. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop, becoming a light chop.
Friday
North to northeast winds near 10 knots, decreasing to near 5 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters a light chop, becoming smooth.
Friday Night
North to northeast winds near 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth.
Saturday And Saturday Night
North to northeast winds near 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth.
Sunday
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northeast to east. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop.
Sunday Night
Northeast to east winds near 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Nearshore waters smooth.
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