Freeze Warning and Winter Storm Watch for Sacramento and Sierra as Cold Snap and Heavy Precipitation Loom

The National Weather Service in Sacramento warns of a cold snap arriving tonight, likely bringing widespread frost to lower elevations. Temperatures are expected to drop to the mid to upper 30s in the valley and the teens to low 20s in the mountains.

TheNational Weather Servicehas issued a Freeze Warning from 10 PM tonight to 10 AM Tuesday for areas below 2000 feet. A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for areas above 6000 feet in the Sierra, where even colder conditions are expected. A new storm system will arrive by midday Tuesday, bringing a Winter Storm Watch from Tuesday afternoon to Thursday evening for elevations above 3500 feet, including the Sierra, southern Cascades, Coastal Range, and Shasta County mountains.

Clear skies will be short-lived as a weather system from the Gulf of Alaska moves south, bringing rain and heavy mountain snow. TheNational Weather Servicewarns of moderate to heavy snow above 3500 feet, especially north of Interstate 80. There is a high chance of significant rain and snow accumulation, with over two inches of rain and twelve inches of snow expected in some areas.

The extended forecast shows continued active weather into the weekend, with moisture in the atmosphere likely bringing rounds of moderate to heavy precipitation due to atmospheric river conditions. Snow levels will start at 6000 feet early Thursday and rise to 7000-8000 feet during the day. There is a chance of significant rain and possible thunderstorms from late Friday night through Sunday. TheNational Weather Servicealso warns of gusty southerly winds at times throughout the forecast period, signaling turbulent conditions ahead.

Travelers are urged to stay updated on the latest weather forecasts at weather.gov/sto and check road conditions at quickmap.dot.ca.gov. It’s important to prepare and stay informed as the region faces winter weather.

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