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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

Carson City Airport (KCXP)

Lat: 39.19056°NLon: 119.73191°WElev: 4694.0ft.

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed SSW 8 MPH
Barometer 29.72 in (1006.44 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 24 Dec 01:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Carson City NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain. Snow level 7800 feet. Low around 37. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain before 7am, then rain and snow. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6500 feet. High near 43. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow before 1am, then a slight chance of snow. Snow level 6200 feet. Low around 34. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow. High near 40. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 31. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 36. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Snow level 7800 feet. Low around 37. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Rain before 7am, then rain and snow. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6500 feet. High near 43. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow before 1am, then a slight chance of snow. Snow level 6200 feet. Low around 34. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Christmas Day
Snow. High near 40. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 31. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 36. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Carson City NV
 39.12°N 119.66°W (Elev. 6129 ft)
Last Update:
1:15 am PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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