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.

light rain,mist

43°F

6°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	29.71 in (1006.1 mb)
Dewpoint	41°F (5°C)
Visibility	4.00 mi
Last update	24 Dec 04:55 AM PST

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Carson City NV

Overnight
Low: 40 °F
Rain
Wednesday
High: 49 °F
Rain
Wednesday Night
Low: 35 °F
Rain
Christmas Day
High: 47 °F
Rain/Snow and
Breezy
Thursday Night
Low: 33 °F
Rain/Snow
Friday
High: 43 °F
Rain/Snow
then Snow
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 23 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday
High: 40 °F
Slight Chance
Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 19 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Rain. Low around 40. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Wednesday

Rain. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6400 feet in the afternoon . High near 49. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Rain, mainly before 1am. Snow level 6200 feet. Low around 35. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Christmas Day

Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 1pm. Snow level 5700 feet. High near 47. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday Night

Rain before 7pm, then rain and snow. Snow level 5400 feet. Low around 33. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7am. High near 43. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 18.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 43.