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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

Sacramento Executive Airport (KSAC)

Lat: 38.50674°NLon: 121.49597°WElev: 16.0ft.

Overcast

61°F

16°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed SE 8 MPH
Barometer 29.55 in (1000.68 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 12:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Sacramento CA

Flood Watch December 24, 01:00am until December 26, 04:00pm
High Wind Warning until December 25, 04:00pm
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Flood Watch
High Wind Warning
  •  
    Flood Watch December 24, 01:00am until December 26, 04:00pm
    High Wind Warning until December 25, 04:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 59 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 59. South wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 4am, then rain after 4am. Steady temperature around 56. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 16 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain before 7am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7am. High near 55. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then rain after 10pm. Low around 49. South wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. High near 52. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Steady temperature around 59. Breezy, with a south southeast wind around 26 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 59. South wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 4am, then rain after 4am. Steady temperature around 56. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 16 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Christmas Day
Rain before 7am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7am. High near 55. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then rain after 10pm. Low around 49. South wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday
Rain. High near 52. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Sacramento CA
 38.58°N 121.49°W (Elev. 16 ft)
Last Update:
1:36 pm PST Dec 23, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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