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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

SW Gardnerville (HWY 88) (NV021)

Lat: 38.92584°NLon: 119.77951°WElev: 4720.0ft.

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed S 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 24 Dec 09:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Minden NV

Winter Weather Advisory December 25, 04:00am until December 26, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 4am. Snow level 6200 feet. Low around 33. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 10am. Snow level 5800 feet. High near 49. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Breezy.
    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow before 10pm, then rain between 10pm and 1am, then rain and snow after 1am. Snow level 5600 feet. Low around 31. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow before 7am, then snow between 7am and 10am, then rain and snow likely after 10am. Snow level 4800 feet. High near 46. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind.

    High: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain, mainly after 4am. Snow level 6200 feet. Low around 33. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Christmas Day
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 10am. Snow level 5800 feet. High near 49. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow before 10pm, then rain between 10pm and 1am, then rain and snow after 1am. Snow level 5600 feet. Low around 31. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Rain and snow before 7am, then snow between 7am and 10am, then rain and snow likely after 10am. Snow level 4800 feet. High near 46. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Minden NV
 38.99°N 119.74°W (Elev. 4738 ft)
Last Update:
9:15 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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