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Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Current conditions at

US-395 Cold Springs (CLDNV)

Lat: 39.64957°NLon: 119.97707°WElev: 5043.0ft.

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed ESE 17 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 24 Dec 04:09 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles S Cold Springs Valley NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain and snow. Snow level 7800 feet. Low around 35. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10am. Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 6400 feet in the afternoon . High near 42. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy then
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow, mainly after 4am. Low around 33. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow. High near 38. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 35. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain and snow. Snow level 7800 feet. Low around 35. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10am. Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 6400 feet in the afternoon . High near 42. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly after 4am. Low around 33. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Christmas Day
Snow. High near 38. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 35. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles S Cold Springs Valley NV
 39.61°N 119.98°W (Elev. 6381 ft)
Last Update:
1:15 am PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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