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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (KOAK)

Lat: 37.72126°NLon: 122.22115°WElev: 9.0ft.

Overcast

60°F

16°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed SE 17 MPH
Barometer 29.52 in (999.66 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 12:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Oakland CA

Flood Watch December 24, 01:07am until December 26, 10:00pm
Wind Advisory until December 24, 04:00am
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Flood Watch
Wind Advisory
  •  
    Flood Watch December 24, 01:07am until December 26, 10:00pm
    Wind Advisory until December 24, 04:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 61. South southeast wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers then
    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 53. South southeast wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 53 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 58. South wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 58 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 50. South wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. High near 57. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then showers likely between 7pm and 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Patchy fog before noon. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Low around 54. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 61. South southeast wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 53. South southeast wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Christmas Day
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 58. South wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 50. South wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. High near 57. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then showers likely between 7pm and 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Patchy fog before noon. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles E Oakland CA
 37.76°N 122.18°W (Elev. 167 ft)
Last Update:
12:27 am PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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