Fresh Snow and Temperature Outlook Ahead of Christmas Day

If you are looking for fresh snow by Christmas morning or are curious about potential travel disruptions, the best chances for at least 1" of new snowfall early this week exist across the mountainous West, Great Lakes, and Northeast. Otherwise, temperatures this last full week of December will average above normal for much of the lower 48 states. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Dec 22, 2024 at 3:34:29 pm PST

Watches, Warnings & Advisories

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National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area, CA

National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley, CA

Special Marine Warning

Coastal Flood Warning

High Surf Warning

Gale Warning

Winter Weather Advisory

High Surf Advisory

Small Craft Advisory

Hazardous Seas Warning

Wind Advisory

Storm Timeline

Rain Forecast: Sunday - Monday AM

Rain Forecast - Mon. PM Thru Tuesday

Snow Forecast - Tuesday

Here is a storm timeline depicting our active weather through the holiday next week. Monday into Tuesday Evening will see moderate travel impacts from mountain snow and rain with several weaker waves before and after the aforementioned period of weather.

The second, warmer weekend system will arrive on Sunday with minor rain impacts and high snow levels around 7000-8500 feet.

A weather system will bring moderate to locally heavy precipitation Monday night into Tuesday, with the highest amounts expected across the northern Sacramento Valley, foothills and mountains. Expect ponding of water on roads and slick roads. Longer than normal commute. Isolated thunderstorms. Rises on creeks, rivers, and streams

Moderate travel impacts from moderate to heavy snow on Tuesday. Snow forecast of around 4 to 8 inches up to 12-18 inches south of Hwy. 50 above 6000 feet. Slick roads, chain controls, and travel delays possible