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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

I-580 S. Virginia (IEINV)

Lat: 39.44975°NLon: 119.77658°WElev: 4499.0ft.

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed SSW 11 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 25 Dec 04:21 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Reno Tahoe International Airport NV

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

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5600 feet. High near 47. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 7pm. Snow level 5200 feet. Low around 31. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 4800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Snow level 5700 feet. Low around 34. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Christmas Day
Rain before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5600 feet. High near 47. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 7pm. Snow level 5200 feet. Low around 31. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 4800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSE Reno Tahoe International Airport NV
 39.46°N 119.77°W (Elev. 4419 ft)
Last Update:
1:16 am PST Dec 25, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4am PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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