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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

OROVILLE (OVLW1)

Lat: 48.96311°NLon: 119.49161°WElev: 1450.0ft.

NA

34°F

1°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed NW 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 23 Dec 07:41 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles W Oroville WA

Winter Weather Advisory December 23, 10:00pm until December 24, 04:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 4am. Temperature falling to near 18 by 11pm, then rising to around 24 during the remainder of the night. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F⇑

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. South wind 6 to 14 mph becoming north in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Light and variable wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, mainly after 4am. Temperature falling to near 18 by 11pm, then rising to around 24 during the remainder of the night. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. South wind 6 to 14 mph becoming north in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Christmas Day
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Light and variable wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 18.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
A 10 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles W Oroville WA
 48.95°N 119.81°W (Elev. 5840 ft)
Last Update:
3:07 pm PST Dec 23, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8pm PST Dec 23, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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