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Storm arrives on Wednesday morning with gusty winds, periods of moderate rain and high elevation snow. Travel delays are likely especially for the morning commute.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Weather conditions forecast for the Sacramento region (day) are calling for a big shift in the weather pattern as a storm arrives Wednesday.
Gusty winds with a Wind Advisory for the valley and High Wind Watch for the Sierra.
Periods of moderate rain early in the day.
Varying precipitation for the Sierra with a mix of rain and snow.
When
Weather will begin to change Tuesday as winds increase overnight through Wednesday. Wind gusts Wednesday morning will be near 30+mph in the valley and 65+mph in the Sierra.
Moderate rain expected Wednesday morning in the the valley then midday for the foothills and Sierra.
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Impact
The first initial band of rain looks fairly strong with gusty winds and heavy rain. It is early in leaf season which means the chances drains get clogged are higher and there will be ponding in neighborhoods as well as freeways. In this scenario, there are spinouts and crashes.
We are mostly expecting rain out of this system with snow levels high at 9,000 feet in the beginning then dropping to 7,000 feet by late Wednesday night. Passes could get snow, but it will be at the end of a system that is leaving.
We are looking at 0.25-0.75″ of valley rain and well over an inch for higher elevations for Wednesday.
The Sierra could see widespread power outages and difficult travel.
The Valley could see tree limbs down and some local power outages .
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Need
Plan for a messy and slow commute on Wednesday morning with rain and ponding on roadways. Getting to work or school safely is a priority, but could be a challenge. Rain will be periodically be heavy in the mountains as well so slick roads for everyone Wednesday morning. The afternoon will still have scattered showers so plan for on and off rain for the rest of the day. It will be colder as well with wind and temperatures in the 60s.
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