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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

Reno, Reno Tahoe International Airport (KRNO)

Lat: 39.50776°NLon: 119.76819°WElev: 4403.0ft.

Partly Cloudy

37°F

3°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed E 3 MPH
Barometer 29.68 in (1005.08 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 11:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Reno Tahoe International Airport NV

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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly before 1am. Snow level 6100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain before 4pm, then rain and snow. Snow level 5800 feet. High near 49. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Breezy. Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow before 7pm, then rain between 7pm and 1am, then rain and snow after 1am. Snow level 5400 feet. Low around 34. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow likely before 7am, then snow likely between 7am and 10am, then a chance of rain and snow after 10am. Snow level rising to 4900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow. Patchy fog between 4am and 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain likely, mainly before 1am. Snow level 6100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Christmas Day
Rain before 4pm, then rain and snow. Snow level 5800 feet. High near 49. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow before 7pm, then rain between 7pm and 1am, then rain and snow after 1am. Snow level 5400 feet. Low around 34. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain and snow likely before 7am, then snow likely between 7am and 10am, then a chance of rain and snow after 10am. Snow level rising to 4900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow. Patchy fog between 4am and 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
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:
Reno Tahoe International Airport NV
 39.51°N 119.78°W (Elev. 4436 ft)
Last Update:
9:15 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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