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Heavy Rain and Mountain Snow Lingers in California; Winter Storm Impacting the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S.

An atmospheric river will wind down through today across California with lingering heavy rainfall, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds. A wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow will cause hazardous travel conditions for the Great Lakes into the northern Mid-Atlantic and southern New England today through Saturday morning. Areas of tree damage and power outages are possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Sacramento Mather Airport (KMHR)

Lat: 38.55996°NLon: 121.28397°WElev: 92.0ft.

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SSE 10 MPH
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.85 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Dec 04:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

North Highlands CA

Flood Watch December 26, 04:34am until December 26, 04:00pm
Wind Advisory until December 26, 10:00am
Flood Advisory December 26, 04:34am until December 26, 06:00pm
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Flood Watch
Wind Advisory
Flood Advisory
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    Flood Watch December 26, 04:34am until December 26, 04:00pm
    Wind Advisory until December 26, 10:00am
    Flood Advisory December 26, 04:34am until December 26, 06:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly before 5pm. High near 54. South southeast wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain between 1am and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South southeast wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 50 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 38 °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 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly 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 25 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain, mainly before 5pm. High near 54. South southeast wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain between 1am and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South southeast wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
New Year's Day
A slight chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
North Highlands CA
 38.68°N 121.37°W (Elev. 98 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 am PST Dec 26, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4am PST Dec 26, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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