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

Franktown Creek (NV006)

Lat: 39.27412°NLon: 119.84138°WElev: 5057.0ft.

40°F

4°C

Humidity	92%
Wind Speed	SSW 1 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	38°F (3°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	24 Dec 07:20 AM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W New Washoe City NV

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: 44 °F
Rain/Snow
Tonight
Low: 34 °F
Rain/Snow and
Breezy
Christmas Day
High: 41 °F
Rain/Snow and
Breezy
Thursday Night
Low: 30 °F
Snow and
Breezy
Friday
High: 38 °F
Snow
Friday Night
Low: 21 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday
High: 36 °F
Slight Chance
Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 17 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Rain and snow. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6400 feet in the afternoon . High near 44. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tonight

Rain and snow, mainly before 1am. Snow level 6300 feet. Low around 34. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Christmas Day

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1pm. 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 1 to 2 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow. Low around 30. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Friday

Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 38. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 36.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 18.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 38.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 21.