Dec 25, 2025
A prolonged period of wet weather brought heavy snowfall and strong winds to the Sierra Nevada. Heaviest snowfall was observed from 12/24-12/26 when snow levels came down below the mountain passes. Snowfall measurements over the 12/24-12/26 timeframe were around 2-5 ft per Caltrans, Ski resorts, and UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab. Southerly wind gusts of 50-80 mph were observed as well across the Valley, foothills and mountains that resulted in numerous downed trees and thousands of power o
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1308026). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Nevada County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.