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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

US-50 Sand Springs Smt (SSPNV)

Lat: 39.27382°NLon: 118.34925°WElev: 4642.0ft.

NA

48°F

9°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed SE 11 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 24 Dec 08:48 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles ENE Dixie Valley NV

Wind Advisory December 25, 04:00am until December 25, 10:00pm
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Wind Advisory

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: A 50 percent chance of snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Windy, with a south wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Windy, with a south wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Christmas Day
A 50 percent chance of snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Windy, with a south wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Windy, with a south wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 31.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 18.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles ENE Dixie Valley NV
 39.61°N 117.85°W (Elev. 7986 ft)
Last Update:
1:15 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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