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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

CW8738 Reno (C8738)

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

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NA 0 MPH
Barometer 29.67 in (1004.74 mb)
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Dec 09:10 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Sutcliffe NV

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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 6200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain, mainly before 1pm. Snow level 5800 feet. High near 48. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain before 4am, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 5300 feet. Low around 36. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Breezy. Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow likely before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 4300 feet rising to 4900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of rain, mixing with snow after 7pm, then gradually ending. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 6200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Christmas Day
Rain, mainly before 1pm. Snow level 5800 feet. High near 48. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Rain before 4am, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 5300 feet. Low around 36. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain and snow likely before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 4300 feet rising to 4900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain, mixing with snow after 7pm, then gradually ending. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE Sutcliffe NV
 39.9°N 119.55°W (Elev. 4173 ft)
Last Update:
9:15 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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