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

Sacramento Executive Airport (KSAC)

Lat: 38.50674°NLon: 121.49597°WElev: 16.0ft.

Clear

51°F

11°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed SSE 8 MPH
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.85 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Dec 03:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SSE Elk Grove CA

Flood Watch December 26, 04:01am until December 26, 04:00pm
Wind Advisory until December 26, 10:00am
Flood Advisory December 26, 04:01am until December 26, 06:00pm
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Flood Watch
Wind Advisory
Flood Advisory
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    Flood Watch December 26, 04:01am until December 26, 04:00pm
    Wind Advisory until December 26, 10:00am
    Flood Advisory December 26, 04:01am until December 26, 06:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly before 5pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 55. South southeast wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 9pm, then a slight chance of rain after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South southeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 51 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. North northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly before 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 55. South southeast wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 9pm, then a slight chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South southeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. North northwest wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
New Year's Day
A slight chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SSE Elk Grove CA
 38.31°N 121.34°W (Elev. 26 ft)
1:21 am PST Dec 26, 2025
4am PST Dec 26, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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