Monday forecast for Sacramento rain, Sierra snow
Following a weekend of rain, snow and thunderstorms, wet weather is forecast to continue for Northern California — at least for the start of the week. Meteorologist Tamara Berg says Monday we can expect some on-and-off showers throughout the day with snow above 4,500 feet. Latest updates6:28 am: Chain controls are up on Interstate 80 in both directions from Truckee to Drum ForebayHere’s what our weather team says you can expect:RAIN ON MONDAYBerg says a good, soaking rain will fall around 9 am on Interstate 80 and going east on Highway 50. “So if you have an afternoon or a mid-morning errand to run at that time, be prepared. You could have some slower than normal kind of traffic on the roads as that rain really comes down,” she said. By 3 pm, occasional showers will begin to blossom again with the occasional rumble of thunder. The Valley could see .10 to .40 inches of rain, with the Foothills possibly seeing .25 to .75 inches.The system is expected to move out of Northern California by Tuesday. SNOWSnowfall for the mountains on Monday will be mainly above 4,000 feet. Around the passes, we could see 6 to 8 inches of new accumulation in the next 24 hours.LOOKING AHEADWednesday will stay dry, and the front half of Thursday may also stay dry. However, later in the day Thursday may see some rain showers. “Then we’re getting into more unsettled weather as we head into late Friday and into Saturday,” Berg said. Click here for a look at Caltrans’ QuickMap for traffic conditions. Click here to search conditions by highway. | Video Below | Skiers, snowboarders hit the slopes for the weekend after Sierra snowstorms| RELATED | Here are Northern California rain and snow totals for the Dec. 1 winter stormWarming centers in Sacramento, Stockton openSacramento County is opening a warning center at DHA 28th Street Annex from 7 pm to 7 am from Wednesday through Dec. 8. It’s located at 1725 28th St. in downtown Sacramento. Learn more in the video player below. The city of Sacramento is opening its Outreach and Engagement Center at 3615 Auburn Blvd. and the North Fifth Street Shelter lobby at 700 North Fifth Street through Dec. 8 from 8 pm to 8 am In Stockton, the city will open a warming zone from Thursday through Sunday from 8 pm to 7 am at Stribley Community Center, 1760 E. Sonora St.Track real-time traffic updates here(App users, click here to see our interactive traffic map.)Track Northern California Doppler radar here (App users, click here to see our interactive radar map.)Download our app for the latestHere is where you can download our app for the latest weather alerts.Follow our KCRA weather team on social mediaChief Meteorologist Mark Finan on Facebook and TwitterMeteorologist Tamara Berg on Facebook and TwitterMeteorologist Eileen Javora on FacebookMeteorologist Dirk Verdoorn on FacebookMeteorologist/Climate Reporter Heather Waldman on Facebook and TwitterWatch our forecasts on TV or onlineHere’s where to find our latest video forecast. You can also watch a live stream 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.
Following a weekend of rain, snow and thunderstorms, wet weather is forecast to continue for Northern California — at least for the start of the week.
Meteorologist Tamara Berg says Monday we can expect some on-and-off showers throughout the day with snow above 4,500 feet.
Latest updates
6:28 am: Chain controls are up on Interstate 80 in both directions from Truckee to Drum Forebay
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Here’s what our weather team says you can expect:
RAIN ON MONDAY
Berg says a good, soaking rain will fall around 9 am on Interstate 80 and going east on Highway 50.
“So if you have an afternoon or a mid-morning errand to run at that time, be prepared. You could have some slower than normal kind of traffic on the roads as that rain really comes down,” she said.
By 3 pm, occasional showers will begin to blossom again with the occasional rumble of thunder.
The Valley could see .10 to .40 inches of rain, with the Foothills possibly seeing .25 to .75 inches.
The system is expected to move out of Northern California by Tuesday.
SNOW
Snowfall for the mountains on Monday will be mainly above 4,000 feet. Around the passes, we could see 6 to 8 inches of new accumulation in the next 24 hours.
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LOOKING AHEAD
Wednesday will stay dry, and the front half of Thursday may also stay dry.
However, later in the day Thursday may see some rain showers.
“Then we’re getting into more unsettled weather as we head into late Friday and into Saturday,” Berg said.
Click here for a look at Caltrans’ QuickMap for traffic conditions. Click here to search conditions by highway.
| Video Below | Skiers, snowboarders hit the slopes for the weekend after Sierra snowstorms
| RELATED | Here are Northern California rain and snow totals for the Dec. 1 winter storm
Warming centers in Sacramento, Stockton open
Sacramento County is opening a warning center at DHA 28th Street Annex from 7 pm to 7 am from Wednesday through Dec. 8. It’s located at 1725 28th St. in downtown Sacramento. Learn more in the video player below.
The city of Sacramento is opening its Outreach and Engagement Center at 3615 Auburn Blvd. and the North Fifth Street Shelter lobby at 700 North Fifth Street through Dec. 8 from 8 pm to 8 am
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The City has extended weather-respite operations at both its Outreach and Engagement Center and the North Fifth Street Shelter through Dec. 8, as the region faces an extended period of rain and cold temperatures. More info: https://t.co/OVVW1eF6JG pic.twitter.com/yh7LySbCN8
— City of Sacramento (@TheCityofSac) December 1, 2022
In Stockton, the city will open a warming zone from Thursday through Sunday from 8 pm to 7 am at Stribley Community Center, 1760 E. Sonora St.
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Track real-time traffic updates here
(App users, click here to see our interactive traffic map.)
Track Northern California Doppler radar here
(App users, click here to see our interactive radar map.)
Download our app for the latest
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Watch our forecasts on TV or online
Here’s where to find our latest video forecast. You can also watch a live stream of our latest newscast here. The banner on our website turns red when we’re live.
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