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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

Oakland Museum (OAMC1)

Lat: 37.7981°NLon: 122.26343°WElev: 30.0ft.

NA

59°F

15°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Dec 03:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Oakland CA

Flood Watch December 24, 03:54am until December 26, 10:00pm
Wind Advisory December 24, 03:54am until December 24, 08:00am
Flood Advisory December 24, 03:54am until December 24, 06:15am
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Flood Watch
Wind Advisory
Flood Advisory
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    Flood Watch December 24, 03:54am until December 26, 10:00pm
    Wind Advisory December 24, 03:54am until December 24, 08:00am
    Flood Advisory December 24, 03:54am until December 24, 06:15am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 61. South wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers then
    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Steady temperature around 55. South southeast wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 55 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then showers between 8am and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 57. South wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 57 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 49. South wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. High near 56. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then showers likely between 7pm and 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10pm. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Areas of fog before 11am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Areas Fog

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Low around 53. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 61. South wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Steady temperature around 55. South southeast wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Christmas Day
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then showers between 8am and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 57. South wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 49. South wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. High near 56. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then showers likely between 7pm and 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10pm. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Areas of fog before 11am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Oakland CA
 37.79°N 122.27°W (Elev. 3 ft)
Last Update:
1:25 am PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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