Heavy Rain — Sierra, California

2018-12-24 to 2018-12-25 · near Sierraville Drwtr Ar, Sierra, California

Event narrative

CO-OP Observer SERC1 at the Sierraville Ranger Station reported 0.83 inches of rainfall in a 24-hour period from 24 December 0600PST to 25 December 0600PST. Elevation 4975 feet MSL.

Wider weather episode

A deep shortwave trough moved through the region from early on the 24th through the morning hours of the 25th. This weather system brought moderate to heavy rain in the lower valleys of northeast California and snow to the Sierra Nevada.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 803019. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.