Northern California will experience another foggy morning on Tuesday ahead of a stretch of wet weather that will last into the new year.Commuters on Monday morning woke up to dense fog affecting visibility across Northern California.The National Weather Service issued a Dense Fog Advisory for parts of the Sacramento region and the Central Valley until 12 p.m. Drivers are recommended they drive more slowly and expect poor visibility on the highways.Meteorologist Tamara Berg said similar to Monday, the fog will clear by the afternoon and be replaced by clouds.New Year’s Eve rainChances of rain on Wednesday increase by the afternoon. Berg said amounts will be light, but people ringing in 2026 will likely see wet conditions.Those looking to go outside Thursday are also likely to experience rain. More rain showers are possible Friday and through the weekend.The KCRA 3 weather team is issuing Impact Days for both Thursday and Friday because of how rainy conditions could affect travel and outdoor activities.Below are the forecast amounts of Valley rain from Wednesday through Sunday: Sacramento: 1-2 inchesStockton: 1-1.5 inchesModesto: A quarter-inch to a half-inchYuba City: 2-2.5 inchesPlacerville: 2-3 inchesSonora: 2-3 inchesSnowSnow levels begin above 9,000 feet on Wednesday, leaving much of the Foothills and lower Sierra elevations undisturbed by snow impacts. But by Friday, snow levels will drop to the 7,000-foot elevation.When enough snow falls on the roads, chain controls could be put into effect. When that happens, vehicles without four-wheel drive or snow tires are required to install chains on their tires.The speed limit on Interstate 80 is also reduced to 30 mph, while it also reduces to 25 mph on Highway 50.Berg said by Sunday, snow levels could continue to drop to elevations above 5,000 feet.REAL-TIME TRAFFIC MAPClick here to see our interactive traffic map.TRACK INTERACTIVE, DOPPLER RADARClick here to see our interactive radar.DOWNLOAD OUR APP FOR THE LATESTHere is where you can download our app.Follow our KCRA weather team on social mediaMeteorologist Tamara Berg on Facebook and X.Meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn on FacebookMeteorologist/Climate Reporter Heather Waldman on Facebook and X.Meteorologist Kelly Curran on X.Meteorologist Ophelia Young on Facebook and X.Watch 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.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
Northern California will experience another foggy morning on Tuesday ahead of a stretch of wet weather that will last into the new year.
Commuters on Monday morning woke up to dense fog affecting visibility across Northern California.
The National Weather Service issued a Dense Fog Advisory for parts of the Sacramento region and the Central Valley until 12 p.m. Drivers are recommended they drive more slowly and expect poor visibility on the highways.
Meteorologist Tamara Berg said similar to Monday, the fog will clear by the afternoon and be replaced by clouds.
New Year’s Eve rain
Chances of rain on Wednesday increase by the afternoon. Berg said amounts will be light, but people ringing in 2026 will likely see wet conditions.
Those looking to go outside Thursday are also likely to experience rain. More rain showers are possible Friday and through the weekend.
The KCRA 3 weather team is issuing Impact Days for both Thursday and Friday because of how rainy conditions could affect travel and outdoor activities.
Below are the forecast amounts of Valley rain from Wednesday through Sunday:
- Sacramento: 1-2 inches
- Stockton: 1-1.5 inches
- Modesto: A quarter-inch to a half-inch
- Yuba City: 2-2.5 inches
- Placerville: 2-3 inches
- Sonora: 2-3 inches
Snow
Snow levels begin above 9,000 feet on Wednesday, leaving much of the Foothills and lower Sierra elevations undisturbed by snow impacts. But by Friday, snow levels will drop to the 7,000-foot elevation.
When enough snow falls on the roads, chain controls could be put into effect. When that happens, vehicles without four-wheel drive or snow tires are required to install chains on their tires.
The speed limit on Interstate 80 is also reduced to 30 mph, while it also reduces to 25 mph on Highway 50.
Berg said by Sunday, snow levels could continue to drop to elevations above 5,000 feet.
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- Meteorologist Ophelia Young on Facebook and X.
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