The first week of November is likely to bring with it a decent amount of rain to soak the Northern California region due to a weather system with lingering atmospheric river moisture.KCRA 3’s weather team is issuing an Impact Day for Wednesday because of how steady rain could affect outdoor activities and travel. RainMeteorologist Tamara Berg said clouds will increase Tuesday, and rain could begin before sunrise Wednesday, around 5:30 a.m.The heaviest rainfall is expected along the coast and north of Interstate 80. Gusts could also range in the Sacramento Valley between 30-40 mph. Over the Sierra, gusts could range from 35-45 mph.Below are the forecast amounts for Wednesday:Valley: 0.10 to 0.50 inchesFoothills: 1 to 3 inchesSnowBerg said snow levels will likely stay above 7,00 feet, with areas such as Donner Summit receiving about 3 inches of snow and Echo Summit receiving about 5 inches through 11 p.m. Wednesday. Northern California could see dry conditions by Thursday.The National Weather Service issued a High Wind Advisory for the Sierra due to wind gusts having the potential to reach 65 mph.Snow could also lead to slick roads and possible chain controls over the Tahoe-area summits. Exact forecast amounts and the expected arrival times of wet weather may change as new model data comes in. REAL-TIME TRAFFIC MAPClick here to see our interactive traffic map.TRACK INTERACTIVE, DOPPLER RADARClick here to see our interactive radar.DOWNLOAD OUR APP FOR THE LATESTHere is where you can download our app.Follow our KCRA weather team on social mediaMeteorologist Tamara Berg on Facebook and X.Meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn on FacebookMeteorologist Heather Waldman on Facebook and X.Meteorologist Kelly Curran on X.Meteorologist Ophelia Young on Facebook and X.Watch our forecasts on TV or onlineHere’s where to find our latest video forecast. You can also watch a livestream of our latest newscast here. The banner on our website turns red when we’re live.We’re also streaming on the Very Local app for Roku, Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV.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
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
The first week of November is likely to bring with it a decent amount of rain to soak the Northern California region due to a weather system with lingering atmospheric river moisture.
KCRA 3’s weather team is issuing an Impact Day for Wednesday because of how steady rain could affect outdoor activities and travel.
Rain
Meteorologist Tamara Berg said clouds will increase Tuesday, and rain could begin before sunrise Wednesday, around 5:30 a.m.
The heaviest rainfall is expected along the coast and north of Interstate 80. Gusts could also range in the Sacramento Valley between 30-40 mph. Over the Sierra, gusts could range from 35-45 mph.
Below are the forecast amounts for Wednesday:
Valley: 0.10 to 0.50 inchesFoothills: 1 to 3 inches
Snow
Berg said snow levels will likely stay above 7,00 feet, with areas such as Donner Summit receiving about 3 inches of snow and Echo Summit receiving about 5 inches through 11 p.m. Wednesday. Northern California could see dry conditions by Thursday.
The National Weather Service issued a High Wind Advisory for the Sierra due to wind gusts having the potential to reach 65 mph.
Snow could also lead to slick roads and possible chain controls over the Tahoe-area summits.
Exact forecast amounts and the expected arrival times of wet weather may change as new model data comes in.
REAL-TIME TRAFFIC MAP
Click here to see our interactive traffic map.
TRACK INTERACTIVE, DOPPLER RADAR
Click here to see our interactive radar.
DOWNLOAD OUR APP FOR THE LATEST
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Follow our KCRA weather team on social media
Meteorologist Tamara Berg on Facebook and X.Meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn on FacebookMeteorologist Heather Waldman on Facebook and X.Meteorologist Kelly Curran on X.Meteorologist Ophelia Young on Facebook and X.
Watch our forecasts on TV or online
Here’s where to find our latest video forecast. You can also watch a livestream of our latest newscast here. The banner on our website turns red when we’re live.
We’re also streaming on the Very Local app for Roku, Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV.
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