The wet weather over the past several weeks has done wonders for the state’s drought conditions. Gov. Gavin Newsom lifted many emergency drought measures on Friday, and water agencies serving 27 million people will receive increased supplies.
A “stronger winter storm” with “widespread precipitation” is expected to arrive in Northern California late Monday, Rain will likely arrive in the Sacramento region late Monday or overnight into Tuesday.
By late Monday, conditions will take a turn for the worse
Those won’t amount to much and should not result in any travel delays, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Katrina Hand.
The heaviest rain will drench the region Tuesday, driven by wind gusts out of the south up to 35 mph. The steady rain will slow to showers early Wednesday. By the end of the storm, the region is expected to receive an inch to an inch and a half of rain, Hand said.
The storm system will drop 2 to 4 feet of snow in the Sierra, with “difficult to impossible travel conditions” between late Monday and Wednesday, Hand said.
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Clear weather should return Thursday and Friday. “There are some hints of potentially more precipitation next weekend,” Hand said. “That’s still several days away so we’ll have to take a closer look once we get closer.”
Next weekend is the beginning of April. And while the region is approaching what is typically the end of the wet season, it’s not uncommon for Northern California to receive some rain and snow this time of year, Hand said.
Prepare now for heavy snow:
Prepare your home
Make your home winter ready. buy needed supplies before the storm arrives. have a plan in place in case of power. outages or are unable to leave your home
Prepare your vehicle
Winterize your vehicle. check tires, wiper blades, fluids &lights. carry chains. pack an emergency supply kit with cold weather gear, first aid supplies,food,water, &flashlights.
Have a plan
Before weather threatens, be sure have communication plans, change travel plan and prepare for the impact to your routine.
Monitor the forecast
stay up to date with the latest forecast. information as the storm approaches. Monitor your favorite source for weather information.