Powerful Offshore Low Brings Heavy Rain, Snow, and Wind to California Through Friday Key Messages for California Atmospheric River
Weather Prediction Center
College Park, Maryland ●Widespread Rainfall
Periodic heavy precipitation with prolonged impacts continues
across California through Friday from offshore low pressure
that follows the ongoing atmospheric river.
●Continued Flash Flood Risk
The focus of the atmospheric river is shifting east of the LA
Basin this afternoon and will weaken overnight. Additional
rounds of heavy rain can be expected along the California
coast and into the Central Valley through Friday. Additional
life-threatening flash flooding is possible in Southern
California through Thursday.
●Mountain Snow Through Friday
Additional heavy snow will occur in the Sierra Nevada and
other mountain ranges through Friday, with lower snow levels
than previous rounds. Travel will remain difficult to impossible
over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Several feet of
heavy wet snow may also cause snow load impacts.
●Strong Winds Through Thursday
Windy conditions continue across California through Thursday.
Saturated soils should lead to further tree damage and power
outages are likely. Difficult travel also persists, especially for
high-profile vehicles. Issued: Wed, Dec 24, 2025
2:10 PM PST
For more information go to:
www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov and www.weather.gov Excessive Rain Outlooks Through Friday Winter Storm Severity Index Through Fri