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

CW8738 Reno (C8738)

Lat: 39.83081°NLon: 119.64269°WElev: 4410.0ft.

38°F

3°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	SSE 28 MPH
Barometer	29.66 in (1004.4 mb)
Dewpoint	36°F (2°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	26°F (-3°C)
Last update	25 Dec 08:10 AM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

11 Miles SW Sutcliffe NV

Winter Weather Advisory until December 26, 04:00am

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory until December 26, 04:00am
NOW until 4:00am Fri
Winter Weather Advisory
Christmas Day
High: 43 °F
Rain/Snow and
Breezy
Tonight
Low: 30 °F
Rain/Snow and
Breezy
Friday
High: 41 °F
Snow Likely
Friday Night
Low: 25 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 37 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 19 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 35 °F
Becoming
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 18 °F
Clear

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day

Rain and snow, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 5400 feet. High near 43. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 30. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday

Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind around 10 mph.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 35.

Sunday Night

Clear, with a low around 18.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 37.