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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory in effect from December 25, 04:00 AM PST until December 26, 04:00 AM PST

Current conditions at

North Topaz Lake (NV020)

Lat: 38.7482°NLon: 119.53656°WElev: 5677.0ft.

38°F

3°C

Humidity	85%
Wind Speed	S 3 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	34°F (1°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	24 Dec 06:50 PM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ENE Monitor Pass CA

Winter Weather Advisory December 25, 04:00am until December 26, 04:00am

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Winter Weather Advisory

Tonight
Low: 35 °F
Rain/Snow and
Breezy
Christmas Day
High: 43 °F
Rain/Snow and
Breezy
Thursday Night
Low: 34 °F
Rain/Snow and
Breezy
Friday
High: 41 °F
Snow
Friday Night
Low: 21 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday
High: 37 °F
Slight Chance
Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 18 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 38 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 18 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Rain and snow, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 6200 feet. Low around 35. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Christmas Day

Rain and snow. Snow level 6000 feet. High near 43. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday Night

Rain and snow. Snow level 5800 feet. Low around 34. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday

Snow. High near 41. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 38.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 18.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 42.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 24.