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 Storm Warning in effect from December 23, 10:00 PM PST until December 26, 10:00 AM PST

Current conditions at

SR-28 Crystal Bay (CRLNV)

Lat: 39.23022°NLon: 120.00341°WElev: 6422.0ft.

38°F

3°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	NNE 2 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	37°F (3°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	24 Dec 06:59 AM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Kings Beach CA

Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00am

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00am
NOW until 10:00am Fri
Winter Storm Warning
Today
High: 40 °F
Rain/Snow and
Breezy
Tonight
Low: 35 °F
Rain/Snow and
Breezy
Christmas Day
High: 36 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Thursday Night
Low: 30 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Friday
High: 31 °F
Heavy Snow
Friday Night
Low: 23 °F
Snow Likely
then Chance
Snow
Saturday
High: 31 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 19 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Rain and snow, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6400 feet in the afternoon . High near 40. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tonight

Rain and snow, mainly after 7pm. Snow level 6500 feet. Low around 35. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Christmas Day

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

Friday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Friday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 31. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 20.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 34.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 23.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 39.