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.

Rain

55°F

13°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SSE 12 MPH
Barometer 29.78 in (1008.47 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Dec 08:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Parkway-South Sacramento CA

Flood Watch December 25, 08:32pm until December 26, 04:00pm
Wind Advisory until December 26, 10:00am
Flood Advisory December 25, 08:32pm until December 26, 06:00pm
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Flood Watch
Wind Advisory
Flood Advisory
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    Flood Watch December 25, 08:32pm until December 26, 04:00pm
    Wind Advisory until December 26, 10:00am
    Flood Advisory December 25, 08:32pm until December 26, 06:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers then
    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. South southeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South southeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 50. North northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. North northwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °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 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain and thunderstorms before 4am, then a chance of rain. Steady temperature around 52. South wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. South southeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South southeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50. North northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. North northwest wind around 7 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
New Year's Day
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles W Parkway-South Sacramento CA
 38.51°N 121.5°W (Elev. 13 ft)
7:51 pm PST Dec 25, 2025
8pm PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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