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
Last Update: 904 PM PST Wed Dec 24 2025
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Marine Zone Forecast
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...
Tonight
E wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt late this evening and overnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave detail: E 3 ft at 5 seconds, W 6 ft at 10 seconds and SW 3 ft at 10 seconds. A slight chance of showers this evening. A chance of rain after midnight, then rain likely late.
Thu
SE wind 15 to 20 kt, becoming S 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 to 9 ft, building to 9 to 13 ft in the afternoon. Wave detail: S 7 ft at 8 seconds, S 12 ft at 11 seconds and NW 4 ft at 11 seconds. Rain.
Thu Night
SE wind 20 to 25 kt, easing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 10 to 14 ft, subsiding to 9 to 12 ft after midnight. Wave detail: SE 7 ft at 7 seconds, SW 12 ft at 11 seconds and NW 4 ft at 12 seconds. Rain.
Fri
SW wind 15 to 20 kt, veering to NW in the afternoon. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Wave detail: NW 5 ft at 7 seconds, SW 9 ft at 11 seconds and NW 8 ft at 11 seconds. Showers.
Fri Night
NW wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Wave detail: NW 5 ft at 6 seconds, NW 8 ft at 10 seconds and SW 6 ft at 10 seconds. Showers.
Sat
N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave detail: NW 2 ft at 4 seconds, SW 3 ft at 9 seconds and NW 8 ft at 10 seconds. A chance of showers in the morning.
Sat Night
NE wind around 5 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave detail: NW 7 ft at 10 seconds.
Sun
NE wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave detail: NE 2 ft at 4 seconds and NW 5 ft at 9 seconds.
Sun Night
NE wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave detail: NE 2 ft at 4 seconds and NW 5 ft at 15 seconds.
Mon
NE wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave detail: NW 6 ft at 13 seconds.
Mon Night
E wind around 5 kt. Seas around 6 ft. Wave detail: W 6 ft at 12 seconds.
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