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 in effect from December 25, 04:00 AM PST until December 26, 04:00 AM PST

Current conditions at

NWS Reno WFO (REV01)

Lat: 39.5683°NLon: 119.7956°WElev: 4987.0ft.

35°F

2°C

Humidity	97%
Wind Speed	S 4 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	34°F (1°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	32°F (0°C)
Last update	24 Dec 11:30 PM PST

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Reno NV

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

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Winter Weather Advisory

Tonight
Low: 34 °F
Rain Likely
Christmas Day
High: 48 °F
Breezy.
Rain/Snow
then Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 34 °F
Rain/Snow
Friday
High: 45 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Chance
Rain/Snow
Friday Night
Low: 24 °F
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow and
Patchy Fog
Saturday
High: 41 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 18 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 40 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 16 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Rain likely, mainly before 1am. Snow level 6100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Christmas Day

Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 10am. Snow level 5800 feet. High near 48. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday Night

Rain and snow. Snow level 5300 feet. Low around 34. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

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 45. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday Night

A slight chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a slight chance of snow. Patchy fog between 4am and 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday

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

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 16.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 42.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 19.