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

Winter Storm Warning in effect from December 23, 10:00 PM PST until December 26, 10:00 AM PST

Current conditions at

TAH7300-DL Bliss (LIB02)

Lat: 38.97561°NLon: 120.10027°WElev: 6827.0ft.

34°F

1°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	SE 6 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	32°F (0°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	29°F (-2°C)
Last update	24 Dec 04:50 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WNW South Lake Tahoe CA

Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00am

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00am
NOW until 10:00am Fri
Winter Storm Warning
Overnight
Low: 33 °F
Rain/Snow and
Windy
Wednesday
High: 38 °F
Rain/Snow and
Windy then
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Wednesday Night
Low: 30 °F
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Christmas Day
High: 33 °F
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Thursday Night
Low: 26 °F
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Friday
High: 28 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Friday Night
Low: 20 °F
Snow Likely
then Chance
Snow
Saturday
High: 28 °F
Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Rain and snow. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Snow level 7900 feet. Low around 33. Windy, with a south wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Wednesday

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7am. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. High near 38. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Wednesday Night

Snow, mainly after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

Christmas Day

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.

Friday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Friday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Saturday

A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 30.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 23.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 33.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 26.