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

DW8690 Wellington (D8690)

Lat: 38.86932°NLon: 119.3462°WElev: 4774.0ft.

38°F

3°C

Humidity	75%
Wind Speed	S 5 MPH
Barometer	29.41 in (995.94 mb)
Dewpoint	31°F (-1°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	34°F (1°C)
Last update	25 Dec 02:12 AM PST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

15 Miles ENE Gardnerville NV

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

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Winter Weather Advisory

Overnight
Low: 29 °F
Snow Likely
and Windy
Christmas Day
High: 35 °F
Snow and
Windy
Thursday Night
Low: 25 °F
Snow and
Windy
Friday
High: 31 °F
Breezy. Snow
then Chance
Snow
Friday Night
Low: 21 °F
Chance Snow
then Partly
Cloudy
Saturday
High: 29 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 16 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 27 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 17 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Windy, with a south wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Christmas Day

Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 35. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow. Low around 25. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Friday

Snow, mainly before 10am. High near 31. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 29. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 17.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 30.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 21.