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 >

Current conditions at

Auburn Municipal Airport (KAUN)

Lat: 38.95535°NLon: 121.08636°WElev: 1486.0ft.

Overcast

55°F

13°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SE 16 MPH
Barometer 29.62 in (1003.05 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 12:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Auburn CA

Flood Watch December 24, 12:49am 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, 12:49am until December 26, 04:00pm
    High Wind Warning until December 25, 04:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then rain between 2pm and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  High near 53. South southeast wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 4am, then rain after 4am.  Low around 45. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am.  High near 49. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then rain after 1am.  Low around 42. South wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain before 4am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Low around 49. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 20 to 23 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.
Wednesday
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then rain between 2pm and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 53. South southeast wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 4am, then rain after 4am. Low around 45. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Christmas Day
Rain before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. High near 49. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then rain after 1am. Low around 42. South wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday
Rain. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Auburn CA
 38.91°N 121.08°W (Elev. 1398 ft)
1:36 pm PST Dec 23, 2025
12am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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