Northern California to see more rain and snow this weekend

As much of Northern California remains damp Friday after the bulk of a Thursday storm moves out, another weather system will arrive late this weekend, bringing with it more widespread rain and light snow.RainThere may still be lingering showers in parts of the region Friday, but most of the steady rain has already passed. As of 6 a.m. Friday, these are the rain totals so far:Sacramento: 1.43 inchesMarysville: 1.21 inchesFairfield: 1.04 inchesModesto: 0.85 inchesStockton: 0.72 inchesSnow Cooler air will drain in Thursday night into Friday morning, dropping the snow level to about 6,500 feet, but at this point, moisture will be running out. A couple of slushy inches of snow is expected over the Tahoe summits Thursday night into Friday morning. This could be enough for chain controls and minor travel delays.Bigger snow totals are expected over the Sonora and Ebbetts Pass. When chain controls are in effect, the speed limit on Interstate 80 is 30 mph. On Highway 50, the speed limit is 25 mph. Looking aheadMore rain and snow will arrive overnight Saturday and last through overnight Sunday into Monday evening.Meteorologist Tamara Berg said snow levels could range between 6,000 to 7,000 feet. While it won’t be as much as Thursday’s system, the weekend weather could be enough to affect travel.The KCRA 3 weather team is issuing Impact Days for Sunday and Monday because of how rain and snow could affect outdoor activities and travel.Below are estimated rainfall totals from Sunday through Monday. These forecast amounts are from 6 a.m. on Nov. 14.Sacramento: Up to 0.75 inchesStockton: Up to a half-inchModesto: Up to a half-inchYuba City: Up to a half-inchPlacerville: Up to 1.5 inchesSonora: Up to 1.5 inchesSouth Lake Tahoe: Up to a half-inchTruckee: Up to a half-inchREAL-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

As much of Northern California remains damp Friday after the bulk of a Thursday storm moves out, another weather system will arrive late this weekend, bringing with it more widespread rain and light snow.

Rain

There may still be lingering showers in parts of the region Friday, but most of the steady rain has already passed.

As of 6 a.m. Friday, these are the rain totals so far:

Sacramento: 1.43 inchesMarysville: 1.21 inchesFairfield: 1.04 inchesModesto: 0.85 inchesStockton: 0.72 inches

Snow

Cooler air will drain in Thursday night into Friday morning, dropping the snow level to about 6,500 feet, but at this point, moisture will be running out. A couple of slushy inches of snow is expected over the Tahoe summits Thursday night into Friday morning. This could be enough for chain controls and minor travel delays.

Bigger snow totals are expected over the Sonora and Ebbetts Pass.

When chain controls are in effect, the speed limit on Interstate 80 is 30 mph. On Highway 50, the speed limit is 25 mph.

Looking ahead

More rain and snow will arrive overnight Saturday and last through overnight Sunday into Monday evening.

Meteorologist Tamara Berg said snow levels could range between 6,000 to 7,000 feet. While it won’t be as much as Thursday’s system, the weekend weather could be enough to affect travel.

The KCRA 3 weather team is issuing Impact Days for Sunday and Monday because of how rain and snow could affect outdoor activities and travel.

Below are estimated rainfall totals from Sunday through Monday. These forecast amounts are from 6 a.m. on Nov. 14.

Sacramento: Up to 0.75 inchesStockton: Up to a half-inchModesto: Up to a half-inchYuba City: Up to a half-inchPlacerville: Up to 1.5 inchesSonora: Up to 1.5 inchesSouth Lake Tahoe: Up to a half-inchTruckee: Up to a half-inch

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