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 >

Last Update: 358 AM CST Wed Dec 24 2025

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Duluth, MN Local Forecast Office

11NM E Tofte MN

Marine Zone Forecast

Today

South wind 5 to 10 knots becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of flurries early in the morning. Waves 1 foot or less.

Tonight

North wind 5 to 10 knots. Mostly clear. Waves 1 foot or less.

Thursday

East wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts to around 25 knots. Chance of flurries through the day. Waves 1 to 2 feet building to 3 to 5 feet in the afternoon. Waves occasionally to 7 feet. A small craft advisory may be needed.

Thursday Night

Southeast wind 15 to 20 knots. Gusts up to 25 knots decreasing to 20 knots early in the morning. Slight chance of light sleet in the evening. Snow through the night. Waves 4 to 6 feet. Waves occasionally to 7 feet. A small craft advisory may be needed.