More rain will move through Northern California for Thursday evening into Friday, according to KCRA 3’s weather team. Due to the possibility of flooding for the weekend, KCRA 3’s weather team is calling Saturday an Impact Day. Here’s more of what you can expect:Northern California will see rain throughout the next few days Meteorologist Tamara Berg says rain Friday will be coming down heavily throughout the day and into the evening across the area, bringing some flood concerns. Rainfall will continue through Saturday before working its way eastbound, giving Northern California a chance to dry out before rain returns over the next couple of days. The bulk of the precipitation in the Sierra is coming in the form of rain, bringing the possibility of localized flooding.There could be enough rain by Saturday for flooding in flood-prone areasKCRA 3’s weather team is calling Saturday an Impact Day.Our weather team says that Sacramento area streams and creeks to watch will be Deer Creek, Arcade Creek and Dry Creek, which runs from Roseville to Rio Linda. Elkhorn Boulevard and Rio Linda Boulevard could have water on them.These are areas that usually have some flood issues in cases like this.But rivers like the American, Sacramento and Feather will stay well within their banks and will not be a flood issue.| MORE | Chief Meteorologist Mark Finan explains what to know about possible flooding concerns this weekend in Northern CaliforniaThe Cosumnes River is forecast to rise above flood stage Saturday, but at a lower crest than was earlier expected. This river flows into southern Sacramento County and could flood parts of Wilton by Saturday evening or Sunday. Some flooding is likely farther downstream near Highway 99 and Twin Cities Road on Sunday.Sacramento County has four sandbag locations open for unincorporated county residents in flood-prone areas.They are:Branch Center (3847 Branch Center Road.)Orangevale Community Center (6826 Hazel Avenue. Westside Park (6555 West 2nd Street.) Wilton Fire Station (10661 Alta Mesa Road.) The locations have a 20-bag limit per visit. | MORE | Here are sandbag locations in more Northern California counties and cities. A look at Sierra snow levelsOur weather team says snow levels for Thursday night will be above 6,000 feet.Snow levels will once again be on the rise for Friday. By the morning, levels will start out at 8,100 feet, and then go even higher up to 9,100 feet. “We’re talking about a lot of rain in the Sierra with southerly winds 10 to 20, gusting up to 30 miles per hour,” Meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn said.Verdoorn said this will continue into Saturday, with snow levels starting out at around 9,100 feet. As a cold front passes through, snow levels will drop down 5,400 feet with southerly winds 10 to 20 mph, gusting up to 30 mph. Stay with KCRA 3’s weather team for the latest updates, as rain, snow and wind details will be sorted out over the next few days.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.Track Northern California Doppler radar here(App users, click here to see our interactive radar map.)Track real-time traffic updates here(App users, click here to see our interactive traffic map.)
More rain will move through Northern California for Thursday evening into Friday, according to KCRA 3’s weather team.
Due to the possibility of flooding for the weekend, KCRA 3’s weather team is calling Saturday an Impact Day.
Here’s more of what you can expect:
Northern California will see rain throughout the next few days
Meteorologist Tamara Berg says rain Friday will be coming down heavily throughout the day and into the evening across the area, bringing some flood concerns.
Rainfall will continue through Saturday before working its way eastbound, giving Northern California a chance to dry out before rain returns over the next couple of days.
The bulk of the precipitation in the Sierra is coming in the form of rain, bringing the possibility of localized flooding.
There could be enough rain by Saturday for flooding in flood-prone areas
KCRA 3’s weather team is calling Saturday an Impact Day.
Our weather team says that Sacramento area streams and creeks to watch will be Deer Creek, Arcade Creek and Dry Creek, which runs from Roseville to Rio Linda. Elkhorn Boulevard and Rio Linda Boulevard could have water on them.
These are areas that usually have some flood issues in cases like this.
But rivers like the American, Sacramento and Feather will stay well within their banks and will not be a flood issue.
| MORE | Chief Meteorologist Mark Finan explains what to know about possible flooding concerns this weekend in Northern California
The Cosumnes River is forecast to rise above flood stage Saturday, but at a lower crest than was earlier expected. This river flows into southern Sacramento County and could flood parts of Wilton by Saturday evening or Sunday. Some flooding is likely farther downstream near Highway 99 and Twin Cities Road on Sunday.
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A Flood Watch has been issued for portions of the Valley and Delta Friday morning through early Sunday morning. Moderate to heavy rainfall may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and flood-prone areas. Never drive across flooded roads! #cawx pic.twitter.com/7LaxxzO1SX
— NWS Sacramento (@NWSSacramento) December 29, 2022
Sacramento County has four sandbag locations open to unincorporated county residents in flood-prone areas.
They are:
- Branch Center (3847 Branch Center Rd.)
- Orangevale Community Center (6826 Hazel Ave.)
- Westside Park (6555 West 2nd St.)
- Wilton Fire Station (10661 Alta Mesa Rd.)
The locations have a 20-bag limit per visit.
| MORE | Here are sandbag locations in more Northern California counties and cities.
A look at Sierra snow levels
Our weather team says snow levels for Thursday night will be above 6,000 feet.
Snow levels will once again be on the rise for Friday. By the morning, levels will start out at 8,100 feet, and then go even higher up to 9,100 feet.
“We’re talking about a lot of rain in the Sierra with southerly winds 10 to 20, gusting up to 30 miles per hour,” Meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn said.
Verdoorn said this will continue into Saturday, with snow levels starting out at around 9,100 feet. As a cold front passes through, snow levels will drop down 5,400 feet with southerly winds 10 to 20 mph, gusting up to 30 mph.
Stay with KCRA 3’s weather team for the latest updates, as rain, snow and wind details will be sorted out over the next few days.
Download our app for the latest
Here is where you can download our app for the latest weather alerts.
Follow our KCRA weather team on social media
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.
We’re also streaming on the Very Local app for Roku, Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV.
Track Northern California Doppler radar here
(App users, click here to see our interactive radar map.)
Track real-time traffic updates here
(App users, click here to see our interactive traffic map.)
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