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.

heavy rain,mist

57°F

14°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	S 26 MPH
Barometer	29.54 in (1000.34 mb)
Dewpoint	55°F (13°C)
Visibility	3.00 mi
Last update	24 Dec 04:53 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WNW Rio Linda CA

Flood Watch December 24, 05:02am 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 24, 05:02am until December 26, 04:00pm
High Wind Warning until December 25, 04:00pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Overnight
Low: 55 °F
Showers and
Breezy
Wednesday
High: 58 °F
Chance Rain
then Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 53 °F
Showers and
Breezy
Christmas Day
High: 54 °F
Showers and
Breezy
Thursday Night
Low: 48 °F
Showers
Friday
High: 52 °F
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 45 °F
Rain Likely
Saturday
High: 51 °F
Slight Chance
Rain then
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 55. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A chance of rain and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Southeast wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 3am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 3am and 4am, then rain after 4am. Low around 53. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 18 to 26 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

Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then rain between 10am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 54. Breezy, with a south wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 36 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 48. South wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Friday

Rain before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 52. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Friday Night

Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A slight chance of rain before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.