
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 >

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Forecast Discussion |
Hazards Outlook |
Shortterm Forecast |
State Forecast |
Surface Fronts & Precipitation Forecasts
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| Forecast Precipitation Discussion | UPDATED 6 hour | |
| Excessive Rainfall Discussion | 6-12 hour Precipitation | |
| Heavy Snowfall Discussion | 12-18 hour Precipitation | |
| --Surface Forecast Maps-- | 18-24 hour Precipitation | |
| Surface Forecasts from WPC | 24-30 hour Precipitation | |
| Day 1/2 to 2 1/2 Forecast Maps | Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 | |
| Days 3 to 7 Forecast Maps | Days 4 & 5 Day 5 total Day 7 total |
Climate and Drought Situational Awareness
| Near Term Climate Outlooks |
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| Longer Term Climate Outlooks and Drought Monitoring |
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CPC Downscaled Climate Outlooks
What do these images represent?
Climate Prediction Center Long Lead Briefing Page
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| US | North America | Soil Moisture |
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