Dry conditions through early Wednesday, with fog and stratus in the Central Valley. Moderate travel impacts late week and into the weekend, from mountain snow and wind. Minor impacts within the foothills and Valley. Unsettled weather continues into early next week.
Moderate rain may lead to roadway ponding and minor nuisance flooding of poor drainage areas, creating difficult commute conditions and slick roads. No burn scar concerns at this time.
Timing:
• Thursday & Friday: Minor Impacts
• Saturday – Monday: Little to No Impacts
Heaviest rain rates expected Friday. Highest rainfall totals currently forecast along the Sierra and Shasta County mountains and in the northern Sacramento Valley.
Periods of breezy to gusty southerly winds on Friday; strongest in the northern Sacramento Valley, NE Foothills, and the mountains. Gusty winds may cause impacts to unsecured items, including temporary structures and winter decorations.
Snow levels above 8,000 feet Wednesday evening, lowering to 6000 to 7,500 feet on Friday, lowering further to 5000 to 6000 feet Saturday. Snow levels on Sunday around 4500-5500 feet.
Light snow accumulations Thursday, mainly south of HWY-50. Heaviest snow accumulations Friday Afternoon – Saturday morning.