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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Wind Advisory in effect from December 25, 04:00 AM PST until December 25, 10:00 PM PST

Current conditions at

CW2857 Fernley (C2857)

Lat: 39.59821°NLon: 119.27411°WElev: 4255.0ft.

38°F

3°C

Humidity	70%
Wind Speed	ENE 3 MPH
Barometer	30.02 in (1016.59 mb)
Dewpoint	29°F (-2°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	25 Dec 04:25 AM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSE Nixon NV

Wind Advisory until December 25, 10:00pm

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Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory until December 25, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Thu
Wind Advisory
Overnight
Low: 37 °F
Chance Rain
and Breezy
Christmas Day
High: 50 °F
Rain and
Breezy
Thursday Night
Low: 34 °F
Rain then
Rain/Snow
Friday
High: 46 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
Friday Night
Low: 28 °F
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
then Partly
Cloudy
Saturday
High: 40 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 23 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 38 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 30 percent chance of rain. Snow level 5400 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Christmas Day

Rain, mainly before 1pm. Snow level 5700 feet. High near 50. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Rain before 1am, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 5300 feet. Low around 34. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday

A chance of rain and snow before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain. Snow level rising to 4700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Night

A slight chance of rain, mixing with snow after 7pm, then gradually ending. Snow level 4500 feet lowering to 4200 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 20.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 39.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 22.