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 International Airport (KSMF)

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

light rain,mist

54°F

12°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 20 MPH
Barometer 29.8 in (1009.14 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Last update 25 Dec 09:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WNW Rio Linda CA

Flood Watch December 25, 09:54pm until December 26, 04:00pm
Wind Advisory until December 26, 10:00am
Flood Advisory December 25, 09:54pm until December 26, 06:00pm
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Flood Watch
Wind Advisory
Flood Advisory
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    Flood Watch December 25, 09:54pm until December 26, 04:00pm
    Wind Advisory until December 26, 10:00am
    Flood Advisory December 25, 09:54pm until December 26, 06:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy then
    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 54. South southeast wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 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: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South southeast wind 7 to 11 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 6 to 8 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: Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a slight chance of rain after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Rain. High near 54. South southeast wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. 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 7 to 11 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 6 to 8 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
New Year's Day
A slight chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles WNW Rio Linda CA
 38.72°N 121.59°W (Elev. 20 ft)
7:51 pm PST Dec 25, 2025
9pm PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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