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

LOS GATOS (LSGC1)

Lat: 37.20417°NLon: 121.95083°WElev: 1842.0ft.

NA

51°F

11°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed S 32 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Dec 08:32 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNE Scotts Valley CA

Flood Watch December 24, 09:12pm until December 26, 10:00pm
Wind Advisory until December 25, 10:00am
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Flood Watch
Wind Advisory
  •  
    Flood Watch December 24, 09:12pm until December 26, 10:00pm
    Wind Advisory until December 25, 10:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 52 °F

    Breezy.
    Showers then
    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe.  High near 54. South southwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 48. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Breezy
    then Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers.  High near 54. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Steady temperature around 52. Breezy, with a south wind around 24 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Christmas Day
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 54. South southwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 48. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
Showers. High near 54. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 40.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNE Scotts Valley CA
 37.11°N 121.98°W (Elev. 1224 ft)
4:56 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
9pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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