Friday was another dry day, but rain and snow are expected to return this Presidents Day weekendOn Saturday, rain and snow showers are likely to arrive in the afternoon hours. The KCRA 3 weather team is calling Saturday an Impact Day because of how the weather could affect travel.Less than a half-inch of rain is expected to fall in the Valley. In the Foothills, anywhere from a half-inch to three-quarters of an inch could fall.Conditions on Sunday are expected to dry out after the morning hours. But Berg said rain will return Sunday evening lasting into overnight on Monday, with the potential of more than an inch of rain falling in the Valley.Because of the system coming Sunday evening and lasting into the next day, Monday is also going to be an Impact Day. Some gusty winds could happen Sunday night and Monday, but Chief Meteorologist Mark Finan said the winds do not appear like they will be strong enough for widespread damage.Timeline for snow in the SierraAccording to meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn, when the snow does hit the Sierra, it will mostly be at higher elevations.On Saturday morning, snow will begin at 5,800 feet, and that will rise to around 6,700 feet in the afternoon and drop back to 6,100 on Saturday evening.”Then things start to warm up,” “Verdoorn said. By Sunday afternoon, we’re up to around 7,000 feet, and then we see those snow levels start to steadily decrease as we make our way into Monday.”On Saturday, we are expecting anywhere from 3-6 inches of snow. And on Monday, Verdoorn said we could see up to a foot of snow.Because the systems coming through this weekend are warm, that is why more rain than snow is expected to fall.Get California storm-readyDownload our app for the latest breaking news and weather alertsTrack live California Doppler radarSee our live traffic mapSend us your weather videos and photosBe prepared for road closures: Download Caltrans’ QuickMap app or check the latest QuickMap road conditions here. This will also show chain control information.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 livestream 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.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
Friday was another dry day, but rain and snow are expected to return this Presidents Day weekend
On Saturday, rain and snow showers are likely to arrive in the afternoon hours. The KCRA 3 weather team is calling Saturday an Impact Day because of how the weather could affect travel.
Less than a half-inch of rain is expected to fall in the Valley. In the Foothills, anywhere from a half-inch to three-quarters of an inch could fall.
Conditions on Sunday are expected to dry out after the morning hours. But Berg said rain will return Sunday evening lasting into overnight on Monday, with the potential of more than an inch of rain falling in the Valley.
Because of the system coming Sunday evening and lasting into the next day, Monday is also going to be an Impact Day.
Some gusty winds could happen Sunday night and Monday, but Chief Meteorologist Mark Finan said the winds do not appear like they will be strong enough for widespread damage.
Timeline for snow in the Sierra
According to meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn, when the snow does hit the Sierra, it will mostly be at higher elevations.
On Saturday morning, snow will begin at 5,800 feet, and that will rise to around 6,700 feet in the afternoon and drop back to 6,100 on Saturday evening.
“Then things start to warm up,” “Verdoorn said. By Sunday afternoon, we’re up to around 7,000 feet, and then we see those snow levels start to steadily decrease as we make our way into Monday.”
On Saturday, we are expecting anywhere from 3-6 inches of snow. And on Monday, Verdoorn said we could see up to a foot of snow.
Because the systems coming through this weekend are warm, that is why more rain than snow is expected to fall.
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