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

Wind Advisory in effect from December 25, 04:00 AM PST until December 25, 10:00 PM PST

Current conditions at

CW8738 Reno (C8738)

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

38°F

3°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	NA 0 MPH
Barometer	29.71 in (1006.1 mb)
Dewpoint	35°F (2°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	24 Dec 04:50 PM PST

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Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NNE Nixon NV

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

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Wind Advisory

This Afternoon
High: 52 °F
Rain Likely
Tonight
Low: 38 °F
Rain Likely
then Chance
Rain
Christmas Day
High: 52 °F
Rain and
Breezy
Thursday Night
Low: 36 °F
Rain and
Breezy
Friday
High: 49 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
Friday Night
Low: 31 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 42 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 25 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 41 °F
Becoming
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Rain likely. Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tonight

Rain likely, mainly before 7pm. Snow level 6600 feet lowering to 6000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Christmas Day

Rain, mainly before 1pm. Snow level 5900 feet. High near 52. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Rain. Snow level 5400 feet. Low around 36. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Friday

A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 4400 feet rising to 4900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Sunday

Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 41.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 23.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 42.