Sunday begins with sunshine and cool temperatures, but highs will climb into the mid and upper 70s in the Valley during the afternoon with low 70s expected in the Foothills and low 60s forecast for the Sierra. Sunday is also the day to prepare ahead of the storm system prompting Impact Days for Monday and Tuesday. Clean gutters and storm drains to prevent flooding, secure outdoor decorations and furniture, and inspect your tires and wiper blades.Scattered light rain and snow showers will arrive before daybreak Monday in the Foothills and Sierra, but more widespread precipitation arrives in the afternoon. The heaviest rain and Sierra snow is expected Monday afternoon and Monday night. More scattered precipitation is forecast for Tuesday into Wednesday morning. Up to 1″ of rain is possible in the Valley through Tuesday evening while the Foothills could see up to 2″ with up to 2.5″ closer to Sonora. Snowfall will be heaviest south of Hwy 50, areas North of Hwy 50 could see up to 4-8″ of snowfall. Snow levels will around 6,500 by Tuesday. Temperatures will be quite cool Monday through Wednesday will Valley highs only in the low to mid 60s. Drier conditions and slightly warmer temperatures are forecast for the end of the week.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. —

Sunday begins with sunshine and cool temperatures, but highs will climb into the mid and upper 70s in the Valley during the afternoon with low 70s expected in the Foothills and low 60s forecast for the Sierra. Sunday is also the day to prepare ahead of the storm system prompting Impact Days for Monday and Tuesday. Clean gutters and storm drains to prevent flooding, secure outdoor decorations and furniture, and inspect your tires and wiper blades.

Scattered light rain and snow showers will arrive before daybreak Monday in the Foothills and Sierra, but more widespread precipitation arrives in the afternoon. The heaviest rain and Sierra snow is expected Monday afternoon and Monday night. More scattered precipitation is forecast for Tuesday into Wednesday morning.

Up to 1″ of rain is possible in the Valley through Tuesday evening while the Foothills could see up to 2″ with up to 2.5″ closer to Sonora. Snowfall will be heaviest south of Hwy 50, areas North of Hwy 50 could see up to 4-8″ of snowfall. Snow levels will around 6,500 by Tuesday.

Temperatures will be quite cool Monday through Wednesday will Valley highs only in the low to mid 60s. Drier conditions and slightly warmer temperatures are forecast for the end of the week.