The weather outlook for Northern California looks busy as gusty winds, mountain snow, and valley rain are expected to arrive on Monday.
These conditions will likely disrupt travel along Sierra passes late Monday through Tuesday morning. Air quality in the valleys, including the Truckee Meadows, has been affected by smoke from ongoing prescribed burns, and nighttime inversions will continue to trap haze in the area. A brief break in the smoky air is possible as a weak upper trough moves through overnight into Sunday. Looking ahead, a second, stronger storm system will bring more wind, snow, and rain to the region.