A strong atmospheric river returns to Northern California for the holiday bringing a multitude of weather issues.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Severe weather, including valley rain and Sierra snow, will continue amid the holidays and is expected to impact travel.
Christmas Day will have weather hazards along with it for travelers. A strong atmospheric river is passing through Northern California for the holiday bringing a multitude of weather issues.
Scattered thunderstorm chances remain all day Thursday.
Storm Updates
Severe Thunderstorm Warning:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Granite Bay CA, Loomis CA and  Newcastle CA until 3 p.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Granite Bay CA, Loomis CA and Newcastle CA until 3:00 PM PST pic.twitter.com/tzjfOm8KWx
— NWS Sacramento (@NWSSacramento) December 25, 2025
Severe Thunderstorm Warning:
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued until Dec 25 3:00PM for parts of Northern California. The storm is capable of producing dangerous lightning, gusty winds, heavy downpours and hail.
For traffic conditions, view the map below.
California Weather | Atmospheric river brings high winds and flooding
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