The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Western Slope, Northern Sierra, and nearby areas above 5,500 feet until 10 PM Friday. Snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches and wind gusts up to 35 MPH are expected, creating moderate travel impacts. Light to moderate snow and breezy conditions are forecasted through early next week.
The
National Weather Service
reports that although today’s showers have mostly ended, a weather system continues to affect Northern California. Expected rainfall through Saturday morning ranges from 0.01-0.25 inches in the valley and nearby foothills, with 0.25-0.75 inches in the Northern Sierra and Southern Cascades, and a 50-70% chance of over an inch in mountain areas. There is also a 15-20% chance of thunderstorms in the Central Valley, north of I-80, which may bring heavy rain, strong winds, lightning, and hail.
Valley residents can expect near-freezing temperatures this weekend, with possible patchy frost, especially in the central Sacramento and Northern San Joaquin Valleys. Temperatures have a 30-50% chance of falling below 35°F on Saturday, with the highest likelihood in Yuba and Sutter counties.
A system from the northwest is expected to bring rain, snow, and gusty winds on Sunday. The
National Weather Service
forecasts a 40-65% chance of precipitation totals over 0.25 inches in the mountains and Northern Sacramento Valley, including Redding, and a 15-25% chance in the Southern Sacramento and Northern San Joaquin Valleys. The Coastal Range will be the first area affected early Sunday, with precipitation spreading south and east throughout the day.
Mountain snow showers may continue into Monday, with clearer skies expected as an upper ridge builds starting Tuesday. This drying trend will bring north to east wind gusts. By the second half of the week, temperatures are expected to warm up to seasonal averages.
Aviation conditions will include areas of MVFR/IFR due to showers and possible isolated thunderstorms between 20-03z. Mountain terrain may be obscured, creating flight challenges. Snow levels are expected to drop to 3,500-5,000 feet by Friday morning. The central valley will see surface winds under 12 knots, while mountain areas could experience southwest wind gusts up to 30 knots.
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