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

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

5 Miles SSE New Washoe City NV

Overnight
Low: 38 °F
Rain and
Breezy
Wednesday
High: 44 °F
Rain/Snow and
Breezy
Wednesday Night
Low: 35 °F
Rain/Snow and
Breezy
Christmas Day
High: 41 °F
Breezy.
Rain/Snow
then Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 32 °F
Snow and
Breezy
Friday
High: 38 °F
Snow
Friday Night
Low: 23 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday
High: 35 °F
Slight Chance
Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 19 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Rain. Snow level 7900 feet. Low around 38. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Wednesday

Rain before 7am, then rain and snow. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6400 feet in the afternoon . High near 44. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday Night

Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 6200 feet. Low around 35. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Christmas Day

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7am. High near 41. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday Night

Snow. Low around 32. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Friday

Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 38. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one 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 35.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 20.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 38.