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

DW5805 Reno (D5805)

Lat: 39.58167°NLon: 119.732°WElev: 4445.0ft.

34°F

1°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	W 0 MPH
Barometer	29.67 in (1004.74 mb)
Dewpoint	32°F (0°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	24 Dec 10:06 PM PST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Spanish Springs NV

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

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Winter Weather Advisory

Tonight
Low: 34 °F
Chance Rain
Christmas Day
High: 46 °F
Breezy. Rain
then
Rain/Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 33 °F
Rain/Snow
Friday
High: 44 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Chance
Rain/Snow
Friday Night
Low: 24 °F
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow and
Patchy Fog
Saturday
High: 39 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 17 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 38 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 15 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 6100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

Christmas Day

Rain before 4pm, then rain and snow. Snow level 5800 feet. High near 46. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 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 10pm, then rain between 10pm and 1am, then rain and snow after 1am. Snow level 5300 feet. Low around 33. South 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 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 39. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 40.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 19.