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BEFORE CHRISTMAS. THIS VIDEO WAS TAKEN IN NEVADA COUNTY. IT’S A THREE HOUR TIME LAPSE FROM AN ALERT CALIFORNIA CAMERA, WHERE YOU CAN SEE THAT ON AND OFF, RAIN AND FOG COATING THE AREA, COMPLICATING TRAVEL AND SCHEDULED OUTDOOR EVENTS. KCRA 3 CORTEZ WAS IN NEVADA COUNTY WITH A LOOK AT THOSE IMPACTS. THE ATMOSPHERIC RIVER HAS TOUCHED DOWN IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AS HEAVY RAINFALL HITS THE FOOTHILLS AHEAD OF THE HOLIDAY WEEK. RUNOFF ON ROADS AND PONDING WATER, MAKING FOR SLICK ROAD CONDITIONS FOR DRIVERS. IT TOOK US FIVE, ALMOST FIVE HOURS TO GET HERE. ORDINARILY, IT TAKES THREE. YEAH. SO IT WAS VERY, VERY TRAFFICKY. BUT THE RAIN WASN’T HEAVY UNTIL WE WERE CLOSE TO HERE. I’M A LITTLE SAD THAT I THOUGHT I ORDERED SUNSHINE AND THE ORDER DIDN’T QUITE GO THROUGH THE CLOUDS. AND THOUGH THE STORM TRIES TO STEAL THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT, TRAVELERS STILL VISITING NEVADA CITY FOR THE FINAL DAY OF VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS. COMING UP HERE TODAY, WE KNEW THE WEATHER WAS GOING TO BE WHAT IT WAS LIKE. DEFINITELY DIDN’T EXPECT THE TURNOUT THAT WE’RE SEEING RIGHT NOW, BUT HAPPY TO SEE IT’S CLEARLY ALIVE AND WELL ALIVE. YOU CAN SAY THAT, BUT WELL, WELL OF COURSE, TO GET OUT OF THE RAIN FOR A MINUTE, BUT I’VE BEEN IN THE RAIN FOR 2.5 HOURS. SHE AND MANY OTHERS WERE RIGHT ON THE EDGE OF THE ROAD HERE, SO WE GOT OUR OWN TRENCH AND RIVER GOING BEHIND US. YOU KNOW, BEING A DECEMBER EVENT, WE’VE GOTTEN ALL THE WEATHER OVER ALMOST 50 YEARS, SO IT’S NOT UNCOMMON. OF COURSE, WE HOPE FOR BEAUTIFUL SUNNY DAYS, WHICH WE’VE BEEN SO LUCKY UP UNTIL TODAY. BUT EVEN WITH THE RAIN, THE SPIRIT OF THE HOLIDAYS CAN’T BE DRENCHED. WE BROUGHT COSTUMES, BUT OF COURSE, THIS WEATHER DIDN’T REALLY ALLOW US TO WEAR THEM. BUT WE’RE HAPPY AND WE’RE ENJOYING IT. AND YOU KNOW, ANYTHING FOR SANTA? ANYTHING FOR SANTA. TRAVELERS ARE URGED TO DRIVE AT SLOWER SPEED
Victorian Christmas celebrated in Nevada City despite heavy rain, strong winds
Heavy rain from an atmospheric river in Northern California has not deterred visitors from celebrating the final day of Victorian Christmas in Nevada City.
Updated: 10:53 PM PST Dec 21, 2025
An atmospheric river has brought heavy rainfall to Northern California, creating slick road conditions and extending travel times as the Foothill region prepares for the holiday week.In Nevada City, the rain has not deterred visitors from attending the final day of Victorian Christmas, despite the storm’s attempt to dampen the holiday spirit.| MORE | Atmospheric river forecast update: Heavy rain, gusty winds and feet of snow could disrupt plans during Christmas week”I’m a little sad. I thought I ordered sunshine, guess that the order didn’t quite go through the clouds,” said visitor Warren Nordendahl, dressed as “Father Christmas.”Reflecting on the event’s history, Lynn Skrukrud, executive director for the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce, said, “Being a December event, we’ve gotten all the weather over almost 50 years, so it’s not uncommon. Of course, we hope for a beautiful sunny day, which we’ve been so lucky up until today.”| MORE | Flooding prompts evacuation warning in Cisco GroveSkrukrud shared that Victorian Christmas generates lots of foot traffic and revenue for the area and small businesses.For residents in Nevada County, sandbag locations are spread throughout. The county asks residents to bring their own shovel and bags. Provided sand is on a first-come basis.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
An atmospheric river has brought heavy rainfall to Northern California, creating slick road conditions and extending travel times as the Foothill region prepares for the holiday week.
In Nevada City, the rain has not deterred visitors from attending the final day of Victorian Christmas, despite the storm’s attempt to dampen the holiday spirit.
“I’m a little sad. I thought I ordered sunshine, guess that the order didn’t quite go through the clouds,” said visitor Warren Nordendahl, dressed as “Father Christmas.”
Reflecting on the event’s history, Lynn Skrukrud, executive director for the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce, said, “Being a December event, we’ve gotten all the weather over almost 50 years, so it’s not uncommon. Of course, we hope for a beautiful sunny day, which we’ve been so lucky up until today.”
| MORE | Flooding prompts evacuation warning in Cisco Grove
Skrukrud shared that Victorian Christmas generates lots of foot traffic and revenue for the area and small businesses.
For residents in Nevada County, sandbag locations are spread throughout. The county asks residents to bring their own shovel and bags. Provided sand is on a first-come basis.
See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
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