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 >

Current conditions at

I-580 Arrowhead (ARRNV)

Lat: 39.34069°NLon: 119.80437°WElev: 4720.0ft.

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Dec 10:25 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW New Washoe City NV

  • Today

    Today: Rain and snow.  Snow level 6400 feet. High near 46. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly before 1am.  Snow level 6200 feet. Low around 33. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain and snow.  Snow level 5700 feet. High near 42. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm.  Low around 29. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Breezy.
    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 39. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and snow. Snow level 6400 feet. High near 46. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain, mainly before 1am. Snow level 6200 feet. Low around 33. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Christmas Day
Rain and snow. Snow level 5700 feet. High near 42. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm. Low around 29. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 39. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW New Washoe City NV
 39.37°N 119.8°W (Elev. 5587 ft)
9:15 am PST Dec 24, 2025
10am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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