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

Sacramento International Airport (KSMF)

Lat: 38.70071°NLon: 121.59479°WElev: 20.0ft.

Overcast

57°F

14°C

Humidity	89%
Wind Speed	ESE 10 MPH
Barometer	29.6 in (1002.37 mb)
Dewpoint	54°F (12°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	23 Dec 08:53 PM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

7 Miles W Rio Linda CA

Flood Watch December 23, 09:02pm until December 26, 04:00pm

High Wind Warning until December 25, 04:00pm

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Flood Watch

High Wind Warning

Flood Watch December 23, 09:02pm until December 26, 04:00pm
High Wind Warning until December 25, 04:00pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Tonight
Low: 55 °F
Rain Likely
and Breezy
then Rain and
Windy
Wednesday
High: 58 °F
Chance Rain
then Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 53 °F
Showers and
Breezy
Christmas Day
High: 54 °F
Showers and
Breezy
Thursday Night
Low: 49 °F
Showers
Friday
High: 50 °F
Rain and
Breezy
Friday Night
Low: 43 °F
Rain Likely
then Chance
Rain
Saturday
High: 50 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Rain. Low around 55. Windy, with a south southeast wind 22 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A chance of rain and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 58. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 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 before 10pm, then rain between 10pm and 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 53. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 21 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Christmas Day

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 54. Breezy, with a south wind around 24 mph, with gusts as high as 38 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 before 10pm, then rain after 10pm. Low around 49. South wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Friday

Rain. High near 50. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Friday Night

Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 48.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.