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: 228 PM PST Thu Dec 25 2025

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Eureka, CA Local Forecast Office

16NM NNW Fort Bragg CA

Marine Zone Forecast

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

Tonight
S wind 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 14 ft. Wave detail: S 14 ft at 10 seconds and W 6 ft at 13 seconds. Showers with a slight chance of tstms.
Fri
S wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 14 ft. Wave detail: S 14 ft at 10 seconds and W 10 ft at 15 seconds. Showers.
Fri Night
N wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 11 ft. Wave detail: S 8 ft at 9 seconds and W 10 ft at 13 seconds. Showers likely.
Sat
N wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. Wave detail: NW 7 ft at 7 seconds and W 7 ft at 10 seconds.
Sat Night
N wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. Wave detail: N 7 ft at 7 seconds and NW 5 ft at 10 seconds.
Sun
N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. Wave detail: N 5 ft at 7 seconds and NW 4 ft at 10 seconds.
Sun Night
NE wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 ft. Wave detail: N 2 ft at 5 seconds and NW 3 ft at 10 seconds.
Mon
NE wind 5 kt. Seas 4 ft. Wave detail: NW 3 ft at 9 seconds and NW 2 ft at 14 seconds.
Mon Night
N wind 5 kt. Seas 5 ft. Wave detail: NW 3 ft at 8 seconds and NW 5 ft at 13 seconds.
Tue
NE wind 5 kt. Seas 5 ft. Wave detail: N 1 foot at 6 seconds and W 5 ft at 14 seconds.
Tue Night
N wind 5 kt. Seas 5 ft. Wave detail: W 5 ft at 14 seconds.



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228 PM PST Thu Dec 25 2025
 
 

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