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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

Current conditions at

Virginia City (NV044)

Lat: 39.29838°NLon: 119.64703°WElev: 6165.0ft.

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed NE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Dec 04:40 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Virginia City NV

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

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain and snow likely. Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow likely, mainly before 1am. Snow level 6100 feet. Increasing clouds, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1pm. High near 40. Breezy, with a south wind 20 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.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. Low around 33. 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.

    Low: 33 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 10am. High near 37. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain and snow likely, mainly before 1am. Snow level 6100 feet. Increasing clouds, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Christmas Day
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1pm. High near 40. Breezy, with a south wind 20 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.
Thursday Night
Snow. Low around 33. 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.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 10am. High near 37. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 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. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Virginia City NV
 39.3°N 119.64°W (Elev. 5860 ft)
Last Update:
1:15 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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