\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRain and snow are soaking the Northern California region this Tuesday, leading to localized flooding and traffic impacts.The KCRA 3 weather team issued an Impact Day for Tuesday because of how conditions could affect travel and outdoor activities.Roads will be drenched for the morning commute, and scattered showers are expected in the afternoon and evening. Thunderstorms that could carry hail with them are also likely.Find the full forecast here.Sierra snow is also likely to lead to chain controls. When chain controls are in effect, vehicles are required to have chains installed except for those with four-wheel drive and snow tires equipped.The speed limit for major roadways is also reduced when chain controls are issued. On Interstate 80, the adjusted speed limit is 30 mph. On Highway 50, it is 25 mph.Power outages and weather-related crashes are likely throughout the day. KCRA 3 will be tracking weather impacts below.Live weather updates7:02 a.m.: CHP reports roadway flooding on westbound Interstate 80 at the Mace Boulevard off-ramp.6:30 a.m.: The No. 3 lane on westbound Highway 50 is closed between Prairie City Road and Folsom Boulevard because of a crash. The California Highway Patrol East Sacramento division said there is localized flooding in the other two lanes just west of the crash.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\/Climate Reporter 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 news happening? Send us your photos or videos if it\u2019s safe to do so at kcra.com\/upload.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\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
Rain and snow are soaking the Northern California region this Tuesday, leading to localized flooding and traffic impacts.<\/p>\n
The KCRA 3 weather team issued an Impact Day for Tuesday because of how conditions could affect travel and outdoor activities.<\/p>\n
Roads will be drenched for the morning commute, and scattered showers are expected in the afternoon and evening. Thunderstorms that could carry hail with them are also likely.<\/p>\n
Find the full forecast here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sierra snow is also likely to lead to chain controls. When chain controls are in effect, vehicles are required to have chains installed except for those with four-wheel drive and snow tires equipped.<\/p>\n The speed limit for major roadways is also reduced when chain controls are issued. On Interstate 80, the adjusted speed limit is 30 mph. On Highway 50, it is 25 mph.<\/p>\n Power outages and weather-related crashes are likely throughout the day. KCRA 3 will be tracking weather impacts below.<\/p>\n Live weather updates<\/p>\n 6:30 a.m.: The No. 3 lane on westbound Highway 50 is closed between Prairie City Road and Folsom Boulevard because of a crash. The California Highway Patrol East Sacramento division said there is localized flooding in the other two lanes just west of the crash.<\/p>\n \n\tThis content is imported from Twitter. The #3 lane of US-50 westbound in between Prairie City Rd and Folsom Blvd is currently blocked by emergency vehicles due to a traffic crash. Localized flooding in the other two lanes just west of the crash scene. Drive with caution. pic.twitter.com\/UtWijn8KiF<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 CHP East Sacramento (@chp_esac) April 21, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n REAL-TIME TRAFFIC MAP Meteorologist Tamara Berg on Facebook <\/a>and X<\/a>.Meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn on Facebook<\/a>Meteorologist\/Climate Reporter Heather Waldman on Facebook<\/a> and X<\/a>.Meteorologist Kelly Curran on X<\/a>.Meteorologist Ophelia Young on Facebook<\/a> and X<\/a>.<\/p>\n Watch our forecasts on TV or online We’re also streaming on the Very Local app<\/a> for Roku, Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV.<\/p>\n See news happening? Send us your photos or videos if it\u2019s safe to do so at kcra.com\/upload<\/a>.<\/p>\n See more coverage of top California stories here<\/a> | Download our app<\/a> | Subscribe to our morning newsletter<\/a> | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Follow our KCRA weather team on social media<\/p>\n
Here’s where to find our latest video forecast<\/a>. You can also watch a livestream of our latest newscast here<\/a>. The banner on our website turns red when we’re live.<\/p>\n