SACRAMENTO: From Sunday through Tuesday, Northern California will be hit by a powerful winter storm that will bring heavy mountain snow, gusty winds, and widespread rain.
Winter Storm Warning for the Sierra
Sunday at 5 p.m. is when a Winter Storm Warning will begin, and it will end at 11 p.m. on Tuesday.
Snowfall in the mountains might range from one to four feet, with the highest summits possibly receiving up to five feet. Late Sunday and Monday are predicted to see the most snowfall.
On Sunday, snow will start to fall between 5,000 and 6,000 feet, then drop to about 3,000 feet early on Tuesday morning. At lower elevations, 1-6 inches of snow may fall.
Early Monday morning is when peak snowfall rates are expected to occur, with 1-2 inches falling per hour.
In the Sierra, wind gusts could reach 65 mph.
Delays and chain restrictions are normal.
Rainfall in the foothills and Sacramento Valley
The valley and foothills are predicted to get intermittent rains on Sunday, which will spread out by Monday. On Monday, there will occasionally be spells of moderate to heavy precipitation.
The Northern Sacramento Valley and foothills are most likely to have thunderstorms on Monday, with the best possibility occurring in the afternoon or evening.
Due to the likelihood of icy roads, there is a slight chance of ponding water from clogged storm drains and longer commutes.
The valley receives between.25 and 1 inch of rain annually. Locally, the foothills can receive up to three inches and as much as 1-2 inches.
Particularly in the Northern Sacramento Valley, wind gusts in the valley might exceed 50 mph. Until 8 a.m., the Sacramento Valley, including parts of the San Joaquin Valley, is under a wind advisory.
What kind of weather can we expect for the A’s home opener?
Before Monday’s game, Sutter Health Park will be soaked from the day’s scattered rainfall.
Nevertheless, showers will be dispersing and become isolated by the opening pitch at 7:05 p.m. For the game, the weather is expected to be cool and largely cloudy.
Through Tuesday, there will likely be chain controls throughout the Sierra in the morning due to the ongoing rain and snow.
