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 >

Current conditions at

Nevada County Air Park (KGOO)

Lat: 39.224028°NLon: 121.003083°WElev: 3154.0ft.

Mist

41°F

5°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 9 MPH
Barometer 29.75 in (1007.45 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 25 Dec 07:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Grass Valley CA

Flood Watch December 25, 08:16am until December 26, 04:00pm
Flood Advisory until December 25, 09:00pm
High Wind Warning December 25, 08:16am until December 25, 04:00pm
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Flood Watch
Flood Advisory
High Wind Warning
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    Flood Watch December 25, 08:16am until December 26, 04:00pm
    Flood Advisory until December 25, 09:00pm
    High Wind Warning December 25, 08:16am until December 25, 04:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Christmas Day

    High: 46 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then rain likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 38. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 44. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly before 4am.  Low around 37. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 46. South wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then rain likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 38. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 44. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly before 4am. Low around 37. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles E Grass Valley CA
 39.21°N 121.01°W (Elev. 2969 ft)
1:21 am PST Dec 25, 2025
8am PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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