Roads are a mess across Northern California as a storm moves through the region on Christmas Eve. <\/p>\n
The main front of the system started passing through the region very early Wednesday morning. Strong winds with gusts up to 50-60 mph were possible, bringing down a lot of debris. <\/p>\n
Heavy rain has arrived to our station in West Sacramento. The narrow front passing through is bringing downpours as it moves to the east. <\/p>\n
Use caution if you\u2019re heading out. We\u2019ve gotten many reports of downed trees and power outages. #cawx<\/a> @CBSSacramento<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/gnTBe9ClJ6<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Ashley Nanfria (@ashleynanfria) December 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n A High Wind Warning remains in effect through 4 p.m. Wednesday. <\/p>\n Areas with poor drainage and backed up storm drains are seeing some localized flooding across the Sacramento Valley. A Flood Advisory is in effect for a part of Sacramento. <\/p>\n As of around 6 a.m., the snow level was at the 7,000′ level \u2013 but peak wind gusts at Donner Summit have been registered at over 60 mph so far. <\/p>\n The rain, wind and snow is making a mess in the mountains. Snow levels around 7,000 feet for now, but once the snowfall intensifies, we can expect whiteout conditions at times and lowering snow levels.<\/p>\n Donner Summit’s peak wind gust 61 MPH so far. Chain controls are up. #cawx<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/2jgvsHBEUA<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Ashley Nanfria (@ashleynanfria) December 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Chain controls are in effect on both Highway 50 and Interstate 80 in the Sierra. Drivers are being urged to avoid traveling up the mountain for the time being. <\/p>\n Severe t-storms are possible this morning through the afternoon, mainly in the darker green areas. <\/p>\n These could bring heavy rain, damaging winds, lightning, and an isolated tornado. We\u2019ve already seen a few severe storms in the Bay Area this morning. #cawx<\/a> @CBSSacramento<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/x1RUiaJqOI<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Ashley Nanfria (@ashleynanfria) December 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n The rain is expected to ease by mid-morning in the valley, but severe thunderstorms are possible through Wednesday afternoon.\u00a0<\/p>\n