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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

OROVILLE (OVLW1)

Lat: 48.96311°NLon: 119.49161°WElev: 1450.0ft.

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed NW 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 24 Dec 12:41 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles W Oroville WA

Winter Weather Advisory until December 24, 04:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until December 24, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. Blustery, with a north wind 11 to 16 mph becoming northwest 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blustery

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southwest wind 10 to 17 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. West wind 7 to 9 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy and
    Blustery

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 15. Blustery.

    High: 15 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Blustery
    then Mostly
    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 18. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. Blustery, with a north wind 11 to 16 mph becoming northwest 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southwest wind 10 to 17 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Christmas Day
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. West wind 7 to 9 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 15. Blustery.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
A 10 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles W Oroville WA
 48.97°N 119.78°W (Elev. 6572 ft)
Last Update:
1:12 am PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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