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 Weather Advisory in effect from December 25, 04:00 AM PST until December 26, 04:00 AM PST

Current conditions at

New Washoe City (NV005)

Lat: 39.29675°NLon: 119.76328°WElev: 5231.0ft.

32°F

0°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	31°F (-1°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	24 Dec 07:20 PM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SE New Washoe City NV

Winter Weather Advisory December 25, 04:00am until December 26, 04:00am

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Winter Weather Advisory

Tonight
Low: 31 °F
Snow Likely
and Breezy
Christmas Day
High: 36 °F
Snow and
Dense Fog
Thursday Night
Low: 29 °F
Snow and
Breezy
Friday
High: 32 °F
Breezy. Snow
then Chance
Snow
Friday Night
Low: 21 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday
High: 30 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 16 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 28 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 17 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Snow likely, mainly between 10pm and 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 31. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Christmas Day

Snow. Widespread dense fog, mainly before 1pm. High near 36. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow. Low around 29. 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.

Friday

Snow, mainly before 10am. High near 32. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 17.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 31.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 21.