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Here are chances for at least one half inch of rain for select locations in Central California during the next several days.


There is a marginal risk (5-15% chance) of excessive rainfall in parts of Central California for Thursday. Localized flooding is possible.


A Winter Storm Warning is now in effect for the Sierra Nevada valid from 1 AM PST Thursday through 4 AM PST Friday due to heavy snow. 6 to 12 inches is expected above 6,000 feet, with totals near two feet at the higher elevations. This image shows the probabilities for 6 and 12 inches of accumulated snowfall for Thursday-Friday.


Tue, 11/11/25 @ 4:55 PM PST - The image is a map of Central California that shows probabilities for locations to receive at least one inch of rain for a 48 hour period ending early Saturday (11/15/25) morning.


In addition to widespread precipitation, the upcoming system will result in stronger wind gusts across central California, especially at higher elevations, and in the lee side of area mountain ranges. This image is the probability for peak wind gusts to exceed 40 mph on Thursday.