Sacramento Valley residents, as the National Weather Service has issued a brisk Wind Advisory in effect until 8 pm Thursday—with wind gusts clocking in at up to 45 mph in the north and central areas, including the adjacent foothills. Alongside that, if you’re traveling above 5500 feet in the Sierra or Southern Cascades, prepare for flurries, with a Winter Weather Advisory warning of moderate snow from Thursday afternoon through Friday evening and a notable 40 to 60 percent chance of six inches or more of snow accumulation. For those interested in full details or planning outdoor activities, you can check out the advisory on the NWS website.
Today and Friday, there’s a small chance of thunderstorms (10-20%), but things will calm down on Saturday. However, a new storm system is expected to arrive on Sunday, bringing rain, mountain snow, wind, and a chance of more thunderstorms. Sunday’s storm will likely bring heavy snowfall (60-100%) above 5500 feet in the Sierra and southern Cascades, with thunderstorms possibly occurring in the mountains and foothills in the afternoon and evening (10-15% chance).
Looking ahead to early next week, Tuesday heralds the arrival of an atmospheric river that’s expected to swell waterways and blanket the region with moisture—snow levels are anticipated to kick off around 4000-5000 feet and could climb to 5000-6000 feet by Wednesday, and the chance of more than eight inches of snow is flagged at a solid 40-70 percent above 5000 feet. Additionally, there’s a 30-70 percent likelihood of at least an inch of rain—especially pronounced in the northern Sacramento Valley and foothills…