November 11, 2026 – Warm and dry weather through Thursday, with periods of breezy winds.
Rain, mountain snow and winds continue to trend higher with the series of storms moving across the area Friday through early next week. Potential for a break in rainfall sometime on Saturday.
Wind Advisory remain in effect from Friday morning through early Friday evening for the north/central Sacramento Valley. Strongest winds expected Friday afternoon.
Direction: From the south to southwest winds.
Potential Impacts:
- Loose objects may blow around
- Difficult driving conditions
- Downed tree branches & weakened trees
- Localized power outages
Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Friday morning through Monday afternoon for elevations above 6000 ft.
- Snow levels 7000 to 8000 feet Friday, lowering to 6500 feet Saturday, then down to around 5000 feet by Monday morning.
- Heaviest snowfall expected Friday night into Saturday morning. Light flurries to a dusting possible down to 5000 feet with measurable accumulations remaining above 6000 feet.
- There could be a break during the day Saturday, followed by additional snow Saturday night into Monday.
- Blizzard conditions are possible for elevations above 7,000 feet on Friday, creating dangerous and potentially impossible travel on Friday afternoon and evening.
Storm #2 Low Confidence on Rain Amounts
Unsettled weather pattern is expected to persist across the area
