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

Nevada County Air Park (KGOO)

Lat: 39.224028°NLon: 121.003083°WElev: 3154.0ft.

Overcast

45°F

7°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 11 MPH
Barometer 29.73 in (1006.77 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 25 Dec 07:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ENE Grass Valley CA

Flood Watch December 25, 07:54pm until December 26, 04:00pm
Wind Advisory until December 26, 10:00am
Flood Advisory December 25, 07:54pm until December 26, 06:00pm
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Flood Watch
Wind Advisory
Flood Advisory
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    Flood Watch December 25, 07:54pm until December 26, 04:00pm
    Wind Advisory until December 26, 10:00am
    Flood Advisory December 25, 07:54pm until December 26, 06:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 39 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 44. South southeast wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly before 4am.  Low around 39. South southeast wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. East northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 39. South southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 44. South southeast wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly before 4am. Low around 39. South southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. East northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
New Year's Day
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ENE Grass Valley CA
 39.26°N 121°W (Elev. 2772 ft)
7:51 pm PST Dec 25, 2025
7pm PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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