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 until December 26, 04:00 AM PST

Current conditions at

I-580 Arrowhead (ARRNV)

Lat: 39.34069°NLon: 119.80437°WElev: 4720.0ft.

39°F

4°C

Humidity	92%
Wind Speed	ESE 5 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	37°F (3°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	35°F (2°C)
Last update	25 Dec 03:11 PM PST

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW New Washoe City NV

Winter Weather Advisory December 25, 03:20pm until December 26, 04:00am

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory December 25, 03:20pm until December 26, 04:00am
NOW until 4:00am Fri
Winter Weather Advisory
Christmas Day
High: 42 °F
Rain/Snow and
Breezy
Tonight
Low: 30 °F
Snow and
Breezy
Friday
High: 39 °F
Snow Likely
and Breezy
Friday Night
Low: 22 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday
High: 38 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 16 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 35 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 14 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day

Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 5700 feet. High near 42. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Tonight

Snow, mainly after 7pm. Low around 30. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday

Snow likely before 7am, then a chance of snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 38. West wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 14.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 37.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 19.