Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. 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

TAHOE DONNER (TADC1)

Lat: 39.33819°NLon: 120.27339°WElev: 7399.0ft.

36°F

2°C

Humidity	92%
Wind Speed	SSE 16 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	34°F (1°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	26°F (-3°C)
Last update	24 Dec 12:33 AM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Truckee CA

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
Overnight
Low: 33 °F
Rain/Snow
Wednesday
High: 41 °F
Rain/Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 30 °F
Rain/Snow
Christmas Day
High: 37 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 26 °F
Heavy Snow
Friday
High: 33 °F
Heavy Snow
Friday Night
Low: 18 °F
Snow Likely
Saturday
High: 36 °F
Chance Snow
then Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Snow level 7800 feet. Low around 33. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday

Rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Snow level 6300 feet. High near 41. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Rain and snow. Snow level 6300 feet. Low around 30. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Christmas Day

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 37. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

Friday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

Friday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Saturday

A chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 38.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 17.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 42.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 22.