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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Cold Springs (DNCSP)

Lat: 39.6764°NLon: 119.9778°WElev: 5030.0ft.

43°F

6°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	39°F (4°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	24 Dec 04:30 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

14 Miles NNW Cold Springs Valley NV

Flood Watch until December 24, 10:00pm

Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00am

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Flood Watch

Winter Storm Warning

Flood Watch until December 24, 10:00pm
Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00am
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Overnight
Low: 35 °F
Rain and
Breezy
Wednesday
High: 47 °F
Rain/Snow and
Breezy
Wednesday Night
Low: 33 °F
Rain/Snow and
Breezy
Christmas Day
High: 42 °F
Rain/Snow and
Breezy
Thursday Night
Low: 27 °F
Rain/Snow and
Breezy
Friday
High: 39 °F
Snow
Friday Night
Low: 20 °F
Chance Snow
then Mostly
Cloudy
Saturday
High: 37 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Rain. Snow level 7700 feet. Low around 35. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Wednesday

Rain before 7am, then rain and snow between 7am and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 6000 feet in the afternoon . High near 47. 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.

Wednesday Night

Rain before 10pm, then rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of rain after 1am. Snow level 6000 feet. Low around 33. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Christmas Day

Rain and snow. Snow level 5500 feet. High near 42. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday Night

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Snow level 5000 feet. Low around 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Friday

Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 39. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 39.