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 >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Dec 24, 2025 at 4:52:12 pm PST

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Extremely Dangerous Marine Conditions

A Flood Watch has been extended through 10 PM Friday across the North Bay, and has been issued from 10 AM Tuesday through 10 PM Friday for the rest of the Bay Area and Central Coast. Moderate to heavy rain associated with an atmospheric river will bring 2-5" in the valleys, with up to 6-8" in the coastal mountains. Creeks and streams could see rapid rises during and after heavy rainfall. Standing water is likely in urban areas and on low-lying roadways. Remember: Turn around, don't drown!

A Beach Hazards Statement continues through 4 AM Friday for all beaches along the Pacific Coast. Hazardously strong winds will cause dangerous conditions at the coastline, including blowing sand, wind waves up to 20 feet, and poor visibility. Avoid the beach! #CAwx

The High Wind Warning and Wind Advisory have been extended through 10 AM Christmas Day. The High Wind Warning includes the City of San Francisco and interior portions of Monterey County, and exposed coastal zones in the North Bay, SF Peninsula, and Central Coast where wind gusts up to 65 mph are anticipated. A Wind Advisory continues for interior portions of the North Bay, interior Bay Area and interior Monterey County where winds up to 55 mph are expected.

Extremely dangerous marine conditions for mariners continues through Friday. Storm Force winds are forecast across the coastal waters with Gale Force winds across the San Francisco Bay, and Monterey Bay starting Tuesday morning. Winds diminish to Gale Force by late Wednesday but marine conditions will remain hazardous through Friday. #CAwx