Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Current conditions at

LOS GATOS (LSGC1)

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

NA

52°F

11°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed SSE 14 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 23 Dec 05:32 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NE Scotts Valley CA

Flood Watch December 23, 06:40pm until December 26, 10:00pm
Wind Advisory until December 24, 04:00am
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Flood Watch
Wind Advisory
  •  
    Flood Watch December 23, 06:40pm until December 26, 10:00pm
    Wind Advisory until December 24, 04:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  High near 56. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers then
    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then showers between 10pm and 4am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 51. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Showers
    and Breezy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 53. South wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 51. South southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers.  High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10pm.  Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Low around 51. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 18 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 56. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then showers between 10pm and 4am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 51. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Christmas Day
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 53. South wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 51. South southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday
Showers. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10pm. Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NE Scotts Valley CA
 37.12°N 121.93°W (Elev. 1421 ft)
2:30 pm PST Dec 23, 2025
6pm PST Dec 23, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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