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PORTLAND, Ore. – The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a winter weather warning from 4:00 a.m. Tuesday through 4:00 p.m. Thursday.
Forecasters are expecting 1″ to 2″ of snow to fall in the Cascade Mountains over the next several days. They say the Portland Metro and Willamette Valley are expected to only see rain.
Gusty winds are also in the forecast.
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More than a foot of snowfall is forecast this week for Colorado’s mountains, according to the National Weather Service.
Six to 14 inches of snow is expected on mountain peaks in Jackson and Grand counties between 5 a.m. Monday and 5 a.m. Tuesday, according to a winter weather advisory from the weather service.
Wind gusts up to 40 mph will blow the fresh snow around and create hazardous driving conditions, forecasters said in the advisory.
The advisory will expire at 5 a.m. Tuesday, when the mountain snow is expected to end briefly, but snow will return to the mountains on Wednesday and Thursday, according to weather service forecasts.
As of Monday morning, the following snowfall amounts were expected to accumulate by 5 a.m. Thursday, according to the weather service:
Traces of snow will be possible across the Denver area by 5 a.m. Thursday, including in Arvada, Golden and Parker, according to the weather service.
No snow is expected in Denver at that time, but a chance of snow will return to the city between 6 a.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. Friday, according to hourly forecasts from the weather service.
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The warmer air is coming, but we have a couple of wintry bumps in the road before it gets here.
Monday will be the coldest of the next ten days, with highs only limping back to the mid and upper 20s. Clouds will be on the move, with the brightest part of the day in the morning. We’ll wait until late evening for the first flakes to fly.
This is weak system, so we’re not expecting it to be a serious snow maker. Generally, it will be a coating to near one inch for many, with isolated spots near two inches in the Worcester Hills. The Cape should see a transition to rain late night and predawn Tuesday.
We’ll have some leftover cold air around on Tuesday as another wave of precipitation rolls in late at night. This time around, the upper atmosphere is above freezing, while the temps at ground level will be near freezing in spots. This spells icing, and although it doesn’t seem like much, there may be some slick spots away from the coast.
We’ll even the score on Wednesday as all spots rise into the low 40s. Showers will scoot out early, with some afternoon sun expected. Then it’s all about the milder air through the weekend as temps rise to the low and mid-50s! This is a true January thaw, with even the overnight low temps staying above freezing in some select spots.
Colder air will gradually return after the weekend, but at this point, no bitter air is on the horizon.
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Frigid conditions continue Sunday but the coldest is yet to come for the start of next week. Highs today are in the low 30s, but lows Monday morning will be in the single digits and teens across the board.
Monday, most of the day is dry, but the late evening into early Tuesday another burst of snow moves through. Most of the area will accumulate less than 2″ of snow because the system will be moving in and out quickly.
If this system slows down, accumulations could get a bit higher.
Monday will be the lowest point temperature wise before we start looking milder by the mid and end of the week.
Tuesday we start a little temperature bump, still below normal though with highs in the mid 30s. Then Wednesday and Thursday in the low 40s.
Friday and the weekend, the warming trend continues with the chance for scattered showers and highs pushing 50 degrees.
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Northern California forecast: Sunday is an Impact Day as rainy weather continues
Showers gradually work their way back into the region Saturday evening and intensify overnight.
RIGHT NOW? IF YOU ARE WALKING DOWN K STREET AT THIS VERY MOMENT? WELL, RIGHT NOW WE’VE GOT A NICE BREAK JUST IN TIME FOR DINNER ON THIS SATURDAY EVENING. HOWEVER, IF YOU PLAN TO BE OUT ANY LATER THAN THAT, LET’S SAY MAYBE 10:00, YOU MIGHT HAVE PLANS TO BE OUT AND ABOUT THIS SATURDAY EVENING. EXPECT RAIN TO RETURN. WE MIGHT NOTICE A FEW DROPS OF RAIN AFTER 10:00, AND IT REALLY RAMPS UP IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS TOMORROW. SO IF YOU’VE GOT PLANS TO BE OUT TONIGHT, YOU’LL WANT TO CARRY THAT RAINCOAT OUT WITH YOU. BUT TODAY HAS BEEN A PRETTY ACTIVE DAY AROUND THE REGION. BUT AS YOU NOTICE FROM THIS LOOP ON THE SATELLITE IMAGERY THAT THE RAINS HAVE BEEN VERY SPOTTY AND SELECTIVE. THIS IS THE NATURE OF THUNDERSTORMS. THEY’RE VERY HIT AND MISS. THOSE THAT GET HIT GET HIT HARD, AND THOSE THAT GET MISSED ALSO GET MISSED HARD. WE HAD A LINE OF STORMS THAT PARTICULARLY WANTED TO RUN THROUGH STOCKTON ALL THE WAY UP INTO THE FOOTHILLS, SO THERE WERE A LOT OF ELECTRICITY RIGHT IN THIS RANGE RIGHT HERE FROM STOCKTON ALL THE WAY UP TO PLACERVILLE, AND ALSO SOME POCKETS OF HEAVY RAIN. AND RIGHT NOW WE ARE WATCHING SOME SHOWERS LINGER IN IONE, PLYMOUTH. YOU’RE STILL GETTING A GOOD DOWNPOUR A LITTLE FURTHER UP, CLOSER TO 50 PLACERVILLE SHOWERS ARE WINDING DOWN THERE, BUT POLLOCK PINES YOU’RE STILL GETTING SOME PRETTY GOOD HEAVY RAINS AND THAT’S SPREADING OUT INTO SNOW ABOVE 5500FT. SNOW LEVELS ARE BEGINNING TO DROP PRETTY QUICKLY NOW, AND THAT’S ALL BECAUSE THE STORM IS SWUNG IN AND THEN NORTH. WE’RE NOT OUT OF THE WOODS YET. WE’RE WATCHING ANOTHER AREA OF LOW PRESSURE, ANOTHER STORM SYSTEM THAT’S TAILING RIGHT BEHIND IT, AND IT WILL BRING MORE SHOWERS BACK IN OUR REGION THESE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS. SO RIGHT NOW, JUST A DRY WINDOW. WE EXPECT SHOWERS TO CLOSE IN ON THE AREA AFTER 10:00 TONIGHT. THEY INTENSIFY OVERNIGHT INTO YOUR SUNDAY MORNING AS WE WALK OUT FOR YOUR SUNDAY MORNING. COULD BE PRETTY WET WITH SOME PERIODS OF MODERATE TO HEAVY RAIN. EXPECT ANOTHER WAVE TO MOVE THROUGH TOMORROW AFTERNOON. WE CAN WRITE SUNDAY OFF AS ANOTHER BREEZY AND RAINY ONE WITH A CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS THAT ALL MOVES OFF TO THE EAST AND IN THE SIERRA TOMORROW EVENING. BUT THAT’S JUST ANOTHER DRY WINDOW AS ANOTHER WAVE OF MOISTURE ARRIVES FOR YOUR MONDAY MORNING. WE’RE LOOKING AT A WET MONDAY MORNING COMMUTE AND SHOWERS THROUGH THE DAY. ON MONDAY. WE DON’T GET DRY AGAIN UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING, SO THUNDER AND LIGHTNING STILL A POTENTIAL FOR TOMORROW. SPC HAS HIGHLIGHTED ALL OF THE VALLEY AND THE COAST FOR POSSIBLE LIGHTNING STRIKES TOMORROW, AND A POSSIBLE RUMBLE ON MONDAY. HOWEVER, AS THE STORM TURNS A LITTLE MORE SHOWERY IN NATURE, THAT POTENTIAL DOES PULL BACK TO THE TO THE COAST. SO WE’RE GOING TO KEEP TOMORROW AN IMPACT DAY FOR MODERATE TO HEAVY RAIN ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE DAYLIGHT HOURS, LIGHTNING DOWNPOURS, GUSTY WINDS POSSIBLE, AND WHERE THESE THUNDERSTORMS DEVELOP COULD GET A LITTLE SMALL HAIL AS WELL. AND THE SNOW LEVEL IN THE SIERRA DOES DROP TO ABOUT 5000FT, WHICH MEANS ANYBODY TRAVELING BACK AND FORTH FOR FOR HOLIDAY TRAVELS, YOU’RE GOING TO HAVE SOME DANGEROUS CONDITIONS ON THE ROADS THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS. HOW MUCH RAIN ARE WE EXPECTING TO ADD FROM NOW UNTIL MONDAY EVENING, WHEN WE BEGIN TO DRY OUT ANOTHER HALF INCH TO TWO INCHES IN SACRAMENTO. SAME IN YUBA CITY. THE HIGHEST AMOUNT CONTINUES TO BE IN THE FOOTHILLS. PLACERVILLE BLUE CANYON A COUPLE INCHES UP TO FIVE INCHES POSSIBLE IN BLUE CANYON AS WE LOOK OUT FOR SEVEN DAYS IN THE FOOTHILLS. TOMORROW IS AN IMPACT DAY FOR MORE THUNDERSTORMS THAT WILL BE POSSIBLE. MONDAY WILL BE SHOWERY AND THEY MIGHT GET AN ADDITIONAL SHOWER ON WEDNESDAY AS A WEAK SYSTEM ROLLS THROUGH. BUT THE END OF THEIR WEEK LOOKING PRETTY GOOD IN THE SIERRA. HEAVY SNOW TOMORROW AND MONDAY AND POSSIBLE DUSTING ON WEDNESDAY BEFORE THEY CLEAR UP FOR THE SECOND HALF OF NEXT WEEK. AND HERE IN THE VALLEY, ALL WE HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT IS TOMORROW AND MONDAY WE’LL GET SOME SHOWERS. BUT ON TUESDAY, LIKE I SAID, A WEAK SYSTEM DOES MOVE THROUGH, BUT I DON’T THINK IT WILL IMPACT US AS MUCH. TEMPERATURES FOR US WILL CRUISE IN THE MID 50S, AND WE’
Northern California forecast: Sunday is an Impact Day as rainy weather continues
Showers gradually work their way back into the region Saturday evening and intensify overnight.
Updated: 6:54 PM PST Jan 3, 2026
Showers gradually work their way back into the region Saturday evening and intensify overnight.By the time we start Sunday, rain will at times be moderate to heavy, and winds will remain breezy. Expect showers throughout the day, along with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the valley will be in the upper 50s. Temperatures will top out in the mid-40s in the rainy foothills, and in the Sierra–where heavy snow is expected above 5,000 feet–highs will only reach the mid-30s.In the valley and foothills, rain quiets down in the evening but continues as heavy snow in the Sierra. This is another lull before another storm arrives early Monday morning.The Monday morning commute will likely be wet and breezy. Monday’s storms will be more showery in nature and carry less thunderstorm potential. Rain winds down again Monday night, and weather will be drier starting Tuesday, though precipitation chances will linger in the foothills and Sierra through Wednesday.
Showers gradually work their way back into the region Saturday evening and intensify overnight.
By the time we start Sunday, rain will at times be moderate to heavy, and winds will remain breezy. Expect showers throughout the day, along with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the valley will be in the upper 50s. Temperatures will top out in the mid-40s in the rainy foothills, and in the Sierra–where heavy snow is expected above 5,000 feet–highs will only reach the mid-30s.
In the valley and foothills, rain quiets down in the evening but continues as heavy snow in the Sierra. This is another lull before another storm arrives early Monday morning.
The Monday morning commute will likely be wet and breezy. Monday’s storms will be more showery in nature and carry less thunderstorm potential. Rain winds down again Monday night, and weather will be drier starting Tuesday, though precipitation chances will linger in the foothills and Sierra through Wednesday.
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Another round of wet weather and wind could lead to potential severe thunderstorms Saturday and snow-related travel delays in the Sierra through Monday. The KCRA 3 weather team is calling Saturday an “Alert Day” because conditions could risk public safety. Steady overnight rain Friday into Saturday in the Valley will taper off to scattered showers Saturday, with an increase in thunderstorm potential into the afternoon, according to Meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn. Sunday is an Alert Day for the Sierra and an Impact Day for the Valley, as the weather could affect travel and outdoor activities. Monday is an Alert Day for the Sierra. See the full weekend forecast here.Track Doppler radar and traffic maps here for rain and snow.Share your weather videos at kcra.com/upload.See the latest road conditions from Caltrans here. Follow live updates of weather impacts below:Saturday: 9:35 a.m.: Here’s another update on Sierra roadways. I-80: Chain controls eastbound from Kingvale to Truckee. Chain controls westbound from the Donner Lake Interchange to 4.7 miles west of Kingvale. Highway 50: One way controlled traffic at 3.8 miles east of Riverton until 8 p.m. due to slide removal. Highway 88: From 6.5 mi east of Peddler Hill to 1 mi west of Woodfords. 9:30 a.m.: Here are impacts to expect today. 7:14 a.m.: The Midtown Farmers Market, a Saturday mainstay in Sacramento, announced it would cancel the market this Saturday due to the anticipated weather forecast.Organizers said the anticipated wind conditions “meet and exceed our established safety threshold.” The market noted that the decision was made in the interest of the vendor, staff and public’s safety.The Jan. 3 event was set to launch a new “circular retail” expansion, aiming to uplift sustainability efforts and upcycling practices.6 a.m. : Sierra chain controls are in effect for portions of Interstate 80 and Highway 50. I-80: Eastbound from Kingvale to Truckee. Westbound from the Donner Lake Interchange to 2.5 miles east of the Highway 20 junction.Highway 88: From 6.5 mi east of Peddler Hill to 1 mi west of Woodfords.Chain controls means that cars without four-wheel drive and snow tires equipped will need chains installed on their tires.The speed limit on Sierra highways is also reduced during chain controls, with Interstate 80 set at 30 mph and Highway 50 at 25 mph.Friday:10 p.m.: With the rain coming through, typical flood-prone areas will see more water, and while creeks and streams are expected to fill, they should not flood. The primary concern is street flooding, which is often caused by blocked drains.”What happens is we get these winds that come in and start to knock down the leaves off the trees,” Matt Robinson, a Sacramento County public information manager, said. “From time to time, people may toss trash onto the street. Those things compile and end up blocking our drainage system, causing street flooding. This is what we want to avoid.”To mitigate the risk, the county is urging residents in unincorporated areas to clean the drains and culverts near their properties. Additionally, officials advise against driving through flooded waters.9 p.m.: Dirk Verdoorn times out the forecast: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 news happening? Send us your photos or videos if it’s safe to do so at kcra.com/upload.–KCRA 3’s Daniel Macht contributed to this story.
Another round of wet weather and wind could lead to potential severe thunderstorms Saturday and snow-related travel delays in the Sierra through Monday.
The KCRA 3 weather team is calling Saturday an “Alert Day” because conditions could risk public safety.
Steady overnight rain Friday into Saturday in the Valley will taper off to scattered showers Saturday, with an increase in thunderstorm potential into the afternoon, according to Meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn.
Sunday is an Alert Day for the Sierra and an Impact Day for the Valley, as the weather could affect travel and outdoor activities. Monday is an Alert Day for the Sierra.
9:35 a.m.: Here’s another update on Sierra roadways.
9:30 a.m.: Here are impacts to expect today.
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7:14 a.m.: The Midtown Farmers Market, a Saturday mainstay in Sacramento, announced it would cancel the market this Saturday due to the anticipated weather forecast.
Organizers said the anticipated wind conditions “meet and exceed our established safety threshold.” The market noted that the decision was made in the interest of the vendor, staff and public’s safety.
The Jan. 3 event was set to launch a new “circular retail” expansion, aiming to uplift sustainability efforts and upcycling practices.
6 a.m. : Sierra chain controls are in effect for portions of Interstate 80 and Highway 50.
Chain controls means that cars without four-wheel drive and snow tires equipped will need chains installed on their tires.
The speed limit on Sierra highways is also reduced during chain controls, with Interstate 80 set at 30 mph and Highway 50 at 25 mph.
10 p.m.: With the rain coming through, typical flood-prone areas will see more water, and while creeks and streams are expected to fill, they should not flood. The primary concern is street flooding, which is often caused by blocked drains.
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“What happens is we get these winds that come in and start to knock down the leaves off the trees,” Matt Robinson, a Sacramento County public information manager, said. “From time to time, people may toss trash onto the street. Those things compile and end up blocking our drainage system, causing street flooding. This is what we want to avoid.”
To mitigate the risk, the county is urging residents in unincorporated areas to clean the drains and culverts near their properties. Additionally, officials advise against driving through flooded waters.
9 p.m.: Dirk Verdoorn times out the forecast:
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–KCRA 3’s Daniel Macht contributed to this story.
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The D.C. region will welcome the first weekend of 2026 with a full serving of chilly, cloudy conditions, and the potential for a snowy mix.
The D.C. region will welcome the first weekend of 2026 with a full serving of chilly, cloudy conditions, and the potential for a few flurries.
Temperatures for Saturday are forecast to be in the middle to high 30s, with wind gusts up to 10 mph.
7News First Alert Chief Meteorologist Veronica Johnson said the frigid temperatures are colder than the average highs that the D.C. region typically sees at this time of year.
While the day will be mostly cloudy, the big focus Saturday will be whether part of the region sees flurries move into the area. Johnson said the latest forecast suggests there’s a “slight chance” that parts of northwestern Maryland, near Frederick County, could see a few snowflakes.
Come Sunday, get ready for some sunshine. The day’s temperatures are forecast to be just slightly higher than Saturday’s, maxing out at about 45 degrees.
“This is not going to be a bad weekend at all for your first weekend of 2026,” Johnson said, describing Sunday as “hands down the best of the two weekend days.”
Sunday, however, will be breezy with winds up to 25 mph, so it will feel colder than actual air temperatures. By late afternoon Sunday, it will become cloudier with temperatures dropping into the 20s.
SATURDAY:
Mostly Cloudy
Highs: 34-39
Winds: North 5-10 mph
The start of the first full weekend of the year brings clouds and colder than average high temperatures in the upper 30s. There is a very low chance of a few flurries Saturday night south of the DMV with no impact on area roads.
SUNDAY:
Mostly Sunny, Breezy
Highs: 38-45
Winds: Northwest 5-15 mph, Gusts 25 mph
More sunshine is in store Sunday with high temperatures, a few degrees higher than Saturday, in the low 40s. It will be a bit breezy, so it will feel colder than actual air temperatures.
MONDAY:
Mostly Cloudy
Highs: 39-45
Winds: South 5-10 mph
Clouds roll in for the start of the first full work and school week of the new year. Plan for highs in the lower 40s under partly cloudy skies.
TUESDAY:
Partly Cloudy
Highs: 46-53
Winds: South 5-10 mph
This will be day 1 of a mild stretch that may last through next weekend. Afternoon temperatures will be well over 50 degrees. A few days next week may hover near 60.
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Much of Friday will offer Northern California a break from wet weather, but more rain and snow are expected through the weekend.The KCRA 3 weather team issued an Alert Day for Saturday because conditions could risk public safety. Sunday is an Impact Day as the weather could affect travel and outdoor activities. Meteorologist Tamara Berg said rain is likely to return after sunset hours Friday. South winds could also bring gusts to the region.Alert Day Saturday Showers will be around on the hit-and-miss variety during the day. Some of these showers may be intense. Isolated severe storms are possible as the atmospheric ingredients are there. Some storms will be capable of producing heavy downpours, lightning and small hail. Parts of the Central Valley and lower Foothills are under a marginal storm risk via the Storm Prediction Center outlook for Saturday. It’s likely any storms that pop up may turn severe. Isolated areas with a funnel cloud or brief tornado can’t be ruled out. Canceled EventsThe Midtown Farmers Market, a Saturday mainstay in Sacramento, announced it would cancel the market this Saturday due to the anticipated weather forecast. Organizers said the anticipated wind conditions “meet and exceed our established safety threshold.” The market noted that the decision was made in the interest of the vendor, staff and public’s safety.The Jan. 3 event was set to launch a new “circular retail” expansion, aiming to uplift sustainability efforts and upcycling practices. RainBerg said rain is expected to be on and off for both Saturday and Sunday. Below are the estimated rainfall totals from Friday evening through Monday.Valley: 1-3 inchesFoothills: 3-5 inchesSierra: 4-6 inchesIsolated thunderstorms are possible throughout this period, and Saturday is likely to see stronger storms.SnowBerg said snow is expected at the Sierra passes level of 7,000 feet by early Saturday. When enough snow falls, road officials are likely to issue chain controls, which means cars without four-wheel drive and snow tires equipped will need chains installed on their tires.The speed limit on Sierra highways is also reduced during chain controls, with Interstate 80 set at 30 mph and Highway 50 at 25 mph.Elevations above 6,000 feet could see two to four feet of snow from Friday evening through Monday. The Carson and Sonora passes may see up to five feet of snow.The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning from 10 p.m. Friday through 4 p.m. Monday ahead of anticipated near-whiteout conditions and major travel delays. NWS is also discouraging mountain travel during that time.Wind Berg said wind gusts across the Sacramento Valley could range on Saturday from 30-40 mph.See rain totals from previous days in the graphic below.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
Much of Friday will offer Northern California a break from wet weather, but more rain and snow are expected through the weekend.
The KCRA 3 weather team issued an Alert Day for Saturday because conditions could risk public safety. Sunday is an Impact Day as the weather could affect travel and outdoor activities.
Meteorologist Tamara Berg said rain is likely to return after sunset hours Friday. South winds could also bring gusts to the region.
Alert Day Saturday
Showers will be around on the hit-and-miss variety during the day. Some of these showers may be intense. Isolated severe storms are possible as the atmospheric ingredients are there.
Some storms will be capable of producing heavy downpours, lightning and small hail. Parts of the Central Valley and lower Foothills are under a marginal storm risk via the Storm Prediction Center outlook for Saturday.
It’s likely any storms that pop up may turn severe. Isolated areas with a funnel cloud or brief tornado can’t be ruled out.
Canceled Events
The Midtown Farmers Market, a Saturday mainstay in Sacramento, announced it would cancel the market this Saturday due to the anticipated weather forecast.
Organizers said the anticipated wind conditions “meet and exceed our established safety threshold.” The market noted that the decision was made in the interest of the vendor, staff and public’s safety.
The Jan. 3 event was set to launch a new “circular retail” expansion, aiming to uplift sustainability efforts and upcycling practices.
Rain
Berg said rain is expected to be on and off for both Saturday and Sunday. Below are the estimated rainfall totals from Friday evening through Monday.
Isolated thunderstorms are possible throughout this period, and Saturday is likely to see stronger storms.
Snow
Berg said snow is expected at the Sierra passes level of 7,000 feet by early Saturday.
When enough snow falls, road officials are likely to issue chain controls, which means cars without four-wheel drive and snow tires equipped will need chains installed on their tires.
The speed limit on Sierra highways is also reduced during chain controls, with Interstate 80 set at 30 mph and Highway 50 at 25 mph.
Elevations above 6,000 feet could see two to four feet of snow from Friday evening through Monday. The Carson and Sonora passes may see up to five feet of snow.
The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning from 10 p.m. Friday through 4 p.m. Monday ahead of anticipated near-whiteout conditions and major travel delays. NWS is also discouraging mountain travel during that time.
Wind
Berg said wind gusts across the Sacramento Valley could range on Saturday from 30-40 mph.
See rain totals from previous days in the graphic below.
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Front arrives with showers and a few storms late Saturday. 1.2.26
FEBRUARY 6TH. TIME TO GET A CHECK OF YOUR FORECAST NOW. IT’S FELT LIKE WINTER. SOME THIS WEEK, BUT NOW IT DOES NOT. NO, IT DOES NOT. AND I’LL TELL YOU WHAT. IF YOU LIKE THE WARM WEATHER, WE HAVE A LONG STRETCH OF WARM WEATHER COMING OUR WAY. SUNDAY MIGHT BE JUST A ONE LITTLE HICCUP KIND OF A DAY HERE, BUT MOST OF US ARE GOING TO BE PRETTY WARM. LET ME TAKE YOU BACK OUTSIDE RIGHT NOW. AS YOU CAN SEE THIS MORNING IT WAS 37 DEGREES UP THERE IN OCALA. DIDN’T GET ANY FROST PICTURES UP THERE. BUT IF THOSE WINDS WERE LIGHT ENOUGH UP THAT WAY, THERE COULD HAVE EASILY BEEN SOME FROST. LET’S TAKE A LOOK NOW AT WILDWOOD 39 BACK TOWARDS SANFORD 43. DELAND WAS 40 DEGREES EARLY THIS MORNING. THERE ARE FOLKS OUT THERE AT THE BEACH AND I TELL YOU WHAT, IT’S GOING TO BE WARM TOMORROW IF YOU CAN GET THERE BEFORE NOON. YOU MAY HAVE A FEW HOURS THERE TO ENJOY SOME WARM WEATHER. ALTHOUGH, AS WE’VE BEEN MENTIONING TO YOU, SOME SHOWERS AND SOME THUNDERSHOWERS WILL BE ARRIVING LATER ON IN THE DAY, AND THERE’S GOING TO BE A GOOD DEAL OF CLOUD. SO JUST BE CAREFUL AND KNOW THAT 6566 RIGHT NOW, PALM COAST STILL 70, IN SAINT CLOUD, 71 FOR MELBOURNE ON INTO PALM BAY. VERY ACTIVE WEATHER PATTERN. WE GOT THAT POLAR VORTEX LIFTING UP THERE JUST NOW NORTH AND EAST OF HUDSON’S BAY. PRETTY WARM TO THE SOUTH. COUPLE LITTLE FEATURES HERE. THIS ONE RIGHT THERE IS GOING TO BRING US SOME ACTIVE WEATHER COME LATE SATURDAY. AND THEN A HUGE WEST COAST STORM SYSTEM BRINGING MORE SIGNIFICANT SNOWS AND RAIN TO FOLKS OUT WEST. YOU CAN SEE THE FLOW UP AND OVER THAT BIG DOME OF HIGH PRESSURE. THAT’S WHERE THE CLOUDS ARE GOING TO BE COMING FROM OFF OF THE GULF HERE. AND THEY’LL START TO THICKEN UP AS WE GET YOU OUT THE DOOR TOMORROW MORNING. AND THAT WILL LEAD TO SOME RAIN AS WE GET YOU ON INTO THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING HOURS. LOOK AT PALM BAY 69. STEADY THROUGH THE EARLY MORNING HOURS AND THEN RISING SIX, SEVEN, 8:00 IN THE MORNING FROM THE LOW 50S INTO THE LOW 60S. BY THE TIME WE’RE AT NINE, 10:00 IN THE MORNING, LOOK AT PALM COAST 6659 STEADY AS SHE GOES RIGHT THROUGH THE OVERNIGHT TIME FRAME. HERE’S THE WINDS WILL TURN AROUND OUT OF THE SOUTH WINTER GARDEN TONIGHT. 53 WEDGEFIELD WINDS A LITTLE BIT LIGHTER. YOU’LL DROP TO ABOUT 51. WILDWOOD 52 AND PALM BAY RIGHT AROUND THE 50 DEGREE MARK. LET’S PUT THE MAPS INTO MOTION. THERE’S OUR FRONT. IT’S ON THE MOVE. SOME SHOWERS, COUPLE RUMBLES OF THUNDER. ANY SEVERE WEATHER AS OF RIGHT NOW APPEARS TO BE UP NORTH ALONG I-10. BRIEFLY COOLER THERE AS WE GET YOU ON INTO SUNDAY. NOT COLD COOLER. LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT THE RAINFALL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE GFS AND THE EURO. NOW OUR LONGER RANGE GLOBAL MODELS ARE NOT AS IMPRESSED WITH THIS STORM SYSTEM AS THE LOCAL FUTURECAST MODEL, SO I WANTED TO PARLAY THAT OUT TO YOU AND SHOW YOU THE DIFFERENCES THERE. LOOK AT SATURDAY 76 SUNDAY COMING IN AT 71. SUNDAY SHOULD BE THE BETTER DAY. NOT PERFECT. IT WILL BE COOLER AND THEY’LL BE CLOUDS AROUND. BUT LET ME SHOW YOU WHAT’S GOING TO BE HAPPENING THERE. THERE’S SATURDAY. HERE COMES THE SHOWERS AND STORMS DROPPING SOUTHWARD AS WE GO. THROUGHOUT THE COURSE OF THE AFTERNOON AND THE EVENING, SOME OF THAT RAIN COULD BE BRIEFLY HEAVY. WE’RE GOING TO MONITOR THE TRENDS ON THAT. I’LL HAVE AN UPDATE ON THIS FOR YOU TONIGHT DURING THE 10:00 AND 11:00 BROADCAST. AS THE HER MODEL A BIT MORE AGGRESSIVE WITH THE HEAVIER AMOUNTS OF RAIN THERE. AND IF YOU’RE HEADED TO THE ATTRACTIONS MOST OF THE DAY LOOKS GOOD. WATCH OUT FOR THE AFTERNOON LIKE FIVE 6:00 AFTERNOON AND EVENING SHOWERS AND MAYBE A RUMBLE OF THUNDER. THEN AS WE GET INTO TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS TO THE EAST. LOOK AT THE SOUTH AND THEN SOUTHWESTERLY FLOW HERE THAT WILL BUILD IN BY THE TIME WE GET INTO THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. THAT’S GOING TO ALLOW FOR SOME VERY WARM AIR AS WE GET YOU INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE MONTH OF JANUARY. THE FIRST 80 WILL BE ON THE WAY. IN FACT, LET ME SHOW YOU A DAYTONA BEACH COULD EVEN BE 81 WEEK FROM TOMORROW. LET’S PUT IT ALL TOGETHER HERE FOR YOU. CENTRAL FLORIDA’S MOST ACCURATE INLAND SEVEN DAY FORECAST 76 SATURDAY AROUND 80.
Front arrives with showers and a few storms late Saturday. 1.2.26
Updated: 5:05 PM EST Jan 2, 2026
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Rain poured down on the iconic Rose Parade on Thursday for the first time in 20 years, as flood warnings and evacuation orders in Southern California joined snow squalls and frigid temperatures in the country’s midsection to mark the first day of 2026.
Marching bands, floats and throngs of spectators were soaked by one to two inches (2.5 to 5 centimeters) of New Year’s Day rain at the 137th Rose Parade in Pasadena. The mercury stood at a chilly 58 degrees Fahrenheit (14.4 degrees Celsius) at the 8 a.m. start of the parade.
Across the country, in New York City, hats and gloves were as necessary as noisemakers at the city’s New Year’s Eve ball drop, where temperatures near freezing appeared to be the coldest in 10 years.
Hundreds of thousands of people gather along the nearly six-mile (10-kilometer) route in Pasadena, where the two-hour parade kicked off. Millions more watch on national television. Organizers at the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, the group that organizes the parade ahead of the Rose Bowl college football game, said they made only small changes to accommodate the weather, such as the tops being up on convertibles carrying grand marshal Earvin “Magic” Johnson and other VIPs.
Rain forecasts for the Rose Parade, which had been dry for 20 years, grew all week. On Thursday, the National Weather Service issued a flood watch for all California counties and a coastal flood advisory through Sunday afternoon along much of the Pacific Coast near San Francisco.
Meanwhile, residents in the areas hit hardest by last year’s devastating Los Angeles-area wildfires were under evacuation warnings.
In New York City, the sun came out ahead of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s inaugural celebration, but other areas of the Northeast and Midwest were hit by an Alberta clipper storm and trailing Arctic front that brought snow squalls and high winds.
Conditions varied widely — from snow showers to heavier squalls — from Wisconsin through northern Illinois and Michigan and into northern New Jersey, southeastern New York and New England.
About a quarter of flights were delayed out of both San Diego International Airport and Boston Logan, according to the flight tracking website FlightAware.
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Rain poured down on the iconic Rose Parade on Thursday for the first time in 20 years, as flood warnings and evacuation orders in Southern California joined snow squalls and frigid temperatures in the country’s midsection to mark the first day of 2026.
Marching bands, floats and throngs of spectators were soaked by one to two inches (2.5 to 5 centimeters) of New Year’s Day rain at the 137th Rose Parade in Pasadena. The mercury stood at a chilly 58 degrees Fahrenheit (14.4 degrees Celsius) at the 8 a.m. start of the parade.
Across the country, in New York City, hats and gloves were as necessary as noisemakers at the city’s New Year’s Eve ball drop, where temperatures near freezing appeared to be the coldest in 10 years.
Hundreds of thousands of people gather along the nearly six-mile (10-kilometer) route in Pasadena, where the two-hour parade kicked off. Millions more watch on national television. Organizers at the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, the group that organizes the parade ahead of the Rose Bowl college football game, said they made only small changes to accommodate the weather, such as the tops being up on convertibles carrying grand marshal Earvin “Magic” Johnson and other VIPs.
Rain forecasts for the Rose Parade, which had been dry for 20 years, grew all week. On Thursday, the National Weather Service issued a flood watch for all California counties and a coastal flood advisory through Sunday afternoon along much of the Pacific Coast near San Francisco.
Meanwhile, residents in the areas hit hardest by last year’s devastating Los Angeles-area wildfires were under evacuation warnings.
In New York City, the sun came out ahead of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s inaugural celebration, but other areas of the Northeast and Midwest were hit by an Alberta clipper storm and trailing Arctic front that brought snow squalls and high winds.
Conditions varied widely — from snow showers to heavier squalls — from Wisconsin through northern Illinois and Michigan and into northern New Jersey, southeastern New York and New England.
About a quarter of flights were delayed out of both San Diego International Airport and Boston Logan, according to the flight tracking website FlightAware.
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Denver broke seven weather records last month and came close to breaking the record for warmest December in city history, according to the National Weather Service.
By the time the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve, transitioning Denver into 2026, Denver had officially recorded its second-warmest December on record, according to the weather service.
Cold spells at the beginning and end of the month kept the city from breaking the overall December record, meteorologists said.
But the city still broke daily temperature records seven times in the month, including on Christmas Eve and Christmas. It also documented 21 days where the average temperature was more than 6 degrees above normal, according to the weather service.
Denver went 224 days without snow between April and November, the city’s fourth-longest snowless streak, according to weather service records. When snow finally fell on Nov. 29, it marked Denver’s second-latest first snow on record.
The latest first snow in Denver was recorded on Dec. 10, 2021, weather service records show. That year also hosted the longest snow drought documented in Denver, with no snow falling in the city for 232 days.
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Wet weather continues in Northern California to kick off the new year. Plan for wet roads through the morning on Thursday and light to moderate rain across the region. The heaviest rain will be in the morning through about 9 a.m., while the rest of the day will have off and on showers. An isolated thunderstorm can’t be ruled out, and storms may arrive through sunset. Areas south and east of Sacramento are in the best window for an isolated storm. Estimated rain totals for today are: Valley: 0.50-0.75”Foothills: 0.50-1.00”Sierra: 1.00-2.00”Friday is now looking to be mostly dry with isolated showers, but breezes will pick up before the next round of rain arrives overnight, Meteorologist Tamara Berg said. Breezes will increase to windy conditions as the rain arrives and lasts through Saturday morning.The KCRA 3 weather team is issuing Impact Days for both Thursday and then Saturday and Sunday because of how rainy conditions, and eventually snow, could affect travel and outdoor activities.Below are the forecast amounts of Valley rain from Wednesday through Monday: Sacramento: 2-3 inchesStockton: 1-2 inchesModesto: 1-2 inchesYuba City: 3-4 inchesPlacerville: 3-5 inchesSonora: 3-5 inchesSee rain totals so far in the graphic below.WindExpect Valley gusts up to 35 mph through Saturday morning. Winds will relax to breezes Saturday afternoon and remain breezy through Sunday.SnowRain is expected in the Sierra through early Friday. By later 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 Saturday afternoon, snow levels will fall to 6,500 feet in the Sierra. On Sunday, snow levels could continue to drop to elevations above 5,000 feet.Snow and wind will make Sierra travel difficult through the weekend, Berg said. From Friday to Sunday, about 8-10 inches of snow could fall at Donner summit and 10-12 inches at Echo Summit. 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
Wet weather continues in Northern California to kick off the new year.
Plan for wet roads through the morning on Thursday and light to moderate rain across the region.
The heaviest rain will be in the morning through about 9 a.m., while the rest of the day will have off and on showers.
An isolated thunderstorm can’t be ruled out, and storms may arrive through sunset. Areas south and east of Sacramento are in the best window for an isolated storm.
Estimated rain totals for today are:
Friday is now looking to be mostly dry with isolated showers, but breezes will pick up before the next round of rain arrives overnight, Meteorologist Tamara Berg said. Breezes will increase to windy conditions as the rain arrives and lasts through Saturday morning.
The KCRA 3 weather team is issuing Impact Days for both Thursday and then Saturday and Sunday because of how rainy conditions, and eventually snow, could affect travel and outdoor activities.
Below are the forecast amounts of Valley rain from Wednesday through Monday:
See rain totals so far in the graphic below.
Expect Valley gusts up to 35 mph through Saturday morning. Winds will relax to breezes Saturday afternoon and remain breezy through Sunday.
Rain is expected in the Sierra through early Friday. By later 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 Saturday afternoon, snow levels will fall to 6,500 feet in the Sierra. On Sunday, snow levels could continue to drop to elevations above 5,000 feet.
Snow and wind will make Sierra travel difficult through the weekend, Berg said.
From Friday to Sunday, about 8-10 inches of snow could fall at Donner summit and 10-12 inches at Echo Summit.
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The Buffalo Bills may have had a fierce defense during their years of being at the top of the AFC when the Eagles visited them for that thrilling shootout in December of 1990 — but on Sunday night it was the Eagles who brought the suffocating defense against those Buffalo Bills — while at the same time holding one of the best running backs in the league to just seventy-four yards in James Cook III.
For the Bills — the rain and sleet was the least of their worries. Buffalo was the latest NFL offense to be totally stymied by the Eagles yards-denying defense. In the first quarter — Bills quarterback Josh Allen fumbled while attempting to avoid a hit by Jaelen Phillips. Jihaad Campbell recovered at mid-field for the Eagles. Philadelphia then scored on a one-yard pass play on a Hurts to Goedert connection after a couple of pass connections between Jalen and AJ Brown.
The Eagles pulled out to a 13–0 lead at halftime. In the second half though — fortunes would change as Philadelphia was held to just sixteen yards of total offense.
In the third quarter — Buffalo began to mount a furious comeback. After Josh Allen was stopped on 4th and Goal from the three-yard line — he then ran for a score from the 2-yard line with just over five minutes left in the game but the extra point blocked by Jalen Carter. With eight seconds left— Allen pushed in again from the the one — and then missed on a connection with Khalil Shakir for the two-point conversion.
A fight broke out after Eagles Defensive Tackle Jalen Carter poked Spencer Brown in the eye — leading to a scuffle between the teams that continued into the tunnel after the game.
Nick Sirianni also let his emotions be known — all caught on video.
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Two iconic celebrations to ring in the New Year — the Rose Parade in Southern California and the midnight ball drop in New York City — are in for some rough weather.
Marching bands, floats and throngs of spectators are bracing for a rare dose of New Year’s Day rain and even thunder at the prestigious Rose Parade in Pasadena. Across the country, in New York City, hats and gloves were as necessary as noisemakers Wednesday for what could be the coldest ball drop in many years.
Rain forecasts for the 137th Rose Parade, which has been dry for 20 years, have grown all week.
“It’s looking like a wet one,” AccuWeather meteorologist John Feerick said. “It may not be raining the whole time. There could be some pretty good downpours. A rumble of thunder or two is not out of the question.”
People were allowed to show up Wednesday to secure spots along the nearly 6-mile (10-kilometer) route in Pasadena, but predictions of overnight rain could make the wait miserable. The two-hour parade starts at 8 a.m. Thursday and is typically attended by hundreds of thousands of people, in addition to millions more watching on national television.
Organizers are making only small changes, said Candy Carlson, communications director for Pasadena Tournament of Roses, the group that organizes the parade ahead of the Rose Bowl college football game.
The tops will be up on convertibles carrying grand marshal Earvin “Magic” Johnson and other VIPs, she said.
In New York City, forecasters predict temperatures in the low 30s Fahrenheit (around zero degrees Celsius) amid snow flurries when hundreds of thousands of people witness the ball drop in Times Square on New Year’s Eve.
The midnight temperature in New York could be “the coldest since the cusp of 2017 and 2018,” AccuWeather meteorologist Jesse Ferrell said.
Elsewhere, rain is possible in Las Vegas, where several casinos will be shooting fireworks from rooftops. During Nashville’s Big Bash, a New Year’s Eve event at a park, temperatures will be in the low 30s when an illuminated music note drops at midnight in the Tennessee city.
New Orleans will be in the mid-40s Fahrenheit (around 7 degrees Celsius) for a free concert and fireworks along the Mississippi River.
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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.
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:
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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Winds exceeding 110 mph that tore across the top of Mount Hamilton early Christmas morning blasted a massive steel protective door off the iconic white dome at Lick Observatory.
Now, with back-to-back rainstorms bearing down on the Bay Area, officials this week are racing to seal the gaping hole and protect the historic Great Lick Refractor telescope beneath it.
“I’ve never seen or even heard of damage like this to a dome,” said Lick Observatory site superintendent Jamey Eriksen.
The damage threatens one of the Bay Area’s most significant scientific landmarks — a telescope that helped shape modern astronomy and still draws thousands of visitors each year to the mountaintop east of San Jose.
From the Bay Area below, the dome sheltering the Great Refractor still appears intact. Up close, the damage is stark: a multi-ton, 60-foot crescent of steel that once covered half the dome’s vertical opening is gone. It was one of two giant doors that slid open to reveal the night sky, then closed again to protect the telescope from the elements. Now it lies on the pavement beside the dome.
Inside, an all-hands scramble by a skeleton holiday-season crew helped avert worse damage. Beneath the dome, the 57-foot-long Great Refractor telescope is wrapped in black plastic tarps from eyepiece to lens assembly. Above it, the fallen door has left a gap in the steel dome roughly 4 feet wide and 10 feet tall, with a larger opening below it covered only by a fabric windscreen.
This week’s first storm is expected to dump about an inch of rain atop Mount Hamilton on Wednesday evening into Thursday morning. A second storm could add another inch Friday and Saturday, National Weather Service meteorologist Dial Hoang said Tuesday.
“Lenses, of course, don’t like water,” Lick astronomer Elinor Gates said. “Electrical equipment doesn’t like water.”
What a permanent fix will look like remains unclear. Even a temporary solution has proven difficult. Contractors suggested drilling into the surface of the dome — built in the 1880s — to fasten sheets of plywood or other materials over the opening. Eriksen rejected that approach, saying the solution will likely involve attaching large sheets of wood or siding to the dome’s interior steel framework instead. Tarps may also be suspended beneath the opening to catch any rain that gets through.
“It is not an easy solution,” Eriksen said. “We’re just trying to get through, protect this amazing telescope and building.”
Why the steel door fell off remains unclear. It initially crashed down onto an adjoining building, breaking windows and splintering attic beams, before a crane hoisted it and lowered it to the ground.
“Every winter we get very strong winds of 90 to 100 miles per hour,” Gates said. “This just seemed to have been a little more sustained than usual.”
The dome’s aging hardware may have made it vulnerable, she added. Newer research telescopes at Lick appeared undamaged and will continue operating, according to the University of California, which owns and operates the observatory.
When the damage was discovered Christmas morning, the roughly 10 staff members who had not left for the holidays rushed to the dome as rain fell and winds continued to buffet the peak.
“The set of skills up here is very good,” Eriksen said. “We worked full blast Christmas and the next day.”
Sensitive equipment and historical artifacts — including the Mills spectrograph used in the observatory’s early days to measure the colors of light emitted by stars and galaxies — were wheeled out as rain blew inside and winds swirled through the opening.
Gates and others mopped the circular wood-laminate floor surrounding the telescope, which sits atop elevators that raise it about 16 feet for observation. Others climbed a spiral staircase along the pedestal that supports the instrument. A 60-foot black tarp was cut in half, wrapped around each side of the telescope and secured with ratchet straps and minimal duct tape.
“We had nothing falling inside the dome but water,” Gates said — an outcome staff described as a relief under the circumstances. “We’re reasonably certain the telescope is fine, and that is a huge relief because of course the telescope is the heart and soul of this place.”
Built between 1880 and 1888, the Great Refractor — with lenses 3 feet across — was once the largest lens-based telescope in the world. For the 100 years after it was hauled up Mount Hamilton by horses and mules, it ranked among astronomy’s premier research instruments. It gained worldwide fame in 1892 after astronomers used it to discover Jupiter’s fifth moon, Amalthea, almost 300 years after Galileo identified the planet’s first four.
Later advances in mirror-based telescopes eventually eclipsed its scientific dominance.
But, said Andrew Fraknoi, former head of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific and an astronomy professor at the University of San Francisco, the telescope “remains both a great teaching tool, and a historical place where generations of students were trained.”
Still the second-largest refracting telescope in the world, it anchors Lick’s popular visitor programs, which draw adults and children eager to peer through its eyepiece into distant galaxies.
“At many observatories, you just showcase the science and you go to museums for the history,” Fraknoi said. “But here, you have a combination of both the history and science.”
Those public programs — including nighttime stargazing events, tours and educational programs — are now on hold indefinitely. The observatory’s Main Building, which houses the Great Refractor dome, the smaller Nickel reflector dome and an exhibit and lecture space between them, has been red-tagged by the county as temporarily unusable.
“It’s going to take many months,” Gates said. “This is going to be a real blow to our public programs.”
Fraknoi noted that terrestrial telescopes like those at Lick remain vulnerable to extreme weather. The site narrowly escaped destruction during a major wildfire in 2020.
“Fire, water, wind — all those things are issues,” he said. “In part, that’s why we have telescopes in space. But they can get hit by a chunk of rock, so no observatory is totally safe.”
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