The National Weather Service’s Sacramento office has forecasted lingering valley showers and a 15-30% chance of isolated thunderstorms today, accompanied by periods of moderate to heavy mountain snow.
While widespread precipitation is expected to taper off this morning, scattered showers and thunderstorms are anticipated in the afternoon. The north end of the valley, particularly near Sacramento, might experience heavy rain with the potential development of a convergence line.
HREF probabilities indicate a 30-40% chance of 0.50″/hr rainfall rates in the mentioned areas and a 10% chance for 1″/hr rates south of Sacramento.
In the Sierra region, the snow level is projected to decrease to around 4,000 to 5,000 feet. The heaviest snowfall is anticipated through late morning, with a potential break later in the evening before snow resumes through Friday evening.
Valley shower chances are expected to persist through Friday, with the possibility of a few thunderstorms reappearing on Friday afternoon.