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

Napa, Napa County Airport (KAPC)

Lat: 38.2075°NLon: 122.27944°WElev: 33.0ft.

rain,mist

57°F

14°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 17 MPH
Barometer 29.5 in (998.99 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 04:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Lake Berryessa CA

Flood Watch December 24, 04:24am until December 26, 10:00pm
Wind Advisory December 24, 04:24am until December 24, 08:00am
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Flood Watch
Wind Advisory
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    Flood Watch December 24, 04:24am until December 26, 10:00pm
    Wind Advisory December 24, 04:24am until December 24, 08:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers and
    Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Steady temperature around 51. South southwest wind 13 to 21 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Steady temperature around 51. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 21 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Breezy.
    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Showers

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  High near 50. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 46. South wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 10pm and 4am.  Patchy fog before 7pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers. Low around 48. Windy, with a south southwest wind 32 to 36 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Steady temperature around 51. South southwest wind 13 to 21 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 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 possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Steady temperature around 51. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 21 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Christmas Day
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. High near 50. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 46. South wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Patchy fog before 7pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Lake Berryessa CA
 38.54°N 122.26°W (Elev. 1824 ft)
1:25 am PST Dec 24, 2025
4am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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