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

CW8738 Reno (C8738)

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

46°F

8°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	S 4 MPH
Barometer	29.7 in (1005.76 mb)
Dewpoint	38°F (3°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	44°F (7°C)
Last update	24 Dec 04:10 AM PST

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Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

12 Miles WSW Sutcliffe NV

Overnight
Low: 36 °F
Rain and
Breezy
Wednesday
High: 41 °F
Breezy.
Rain/Snow
then Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 33 °F
Snow Likely
and Breezy
Christmas Day
High: 37 °F
Snow and
Breezy
Thursday Night
Low: 28 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Friday
High: 34 °F
Snow Likely
and Breezy
Friday Night
Low: 23 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 32 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 22 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Rain. Snow level 7800 feet. Low around 36. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Wednesday

Rain before 10am, then snow. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6400 feet in the afternoon . High near 41. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Christmas Day

Snow. High near 37. 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 1 to 2 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 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Friday

Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.