Weather Stories
An Excessive Rainfall Outlook is shown for Thursday and includes portions of Central California with a marginal risk (5-15%) to a slight risk (15-40%), mainly over the Sierra Nevada foothills, northern and eastern portions of the San Joaquin Valley, as well as the coastal ranges. Heavy rain will occur at times for much of the day on Thursday into Thursday evening.
Here is a map showing the range of expected precipitation amounts for Interior Central California from early Thursday morning through early Friday morning.
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 @ 9:55 PM PST - Flood Watch is in effect from 10 PM PST Wednesday until 10 PM PST Friday for the Sierra Nevada below 7,000 feet and into the adjacent foothills, as well as the mountain areas of northern Kern County, including the Lake Isabella area. Expect a total of about 3-4 inches of rain in these areas.
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 @ 10:07 PM PST - A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the Sierra Nevada above 7,000 feet from late Wednesday night until late Friday night. Total amounts of snow could range from 4 to 7 feet. Travel in these areas will be difficult. Carry a winter survival kit and chains or cables for tires on vehicles if traveling to the mountains.