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

DW8690 Wellington (D8690)

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

NA

42°F

6°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed ESE 2 MPH
Barometer 29.35 in (993.91 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Dec 04:27 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles WNW Yerington NV

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

    This Afternoon: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely before 7pm, then snow likely after 10pm.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 39. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow.  Low around 32. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Snow likely before 7pm, then snow likely after 10pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Christmas Day
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 39. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Low around 32. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 31.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 33.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles WNW Yerington NV
 39.02°N 119.37°W (Elev. 6798 ft)
1:15 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
4pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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