SACRAMENTO, Calif. — After more than two weeks of dry conditions over Northern California, it seems the gates may be opening for the return of rain.
November kicked off with several storm systems bringing about double the amount of rain we typically see for November in Sacramento and many cities north of I-80.
The first storm system is set to arrive overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning. The quick moving storm is expected to move in after 10 p.m. and exit most of the region before 8 a.m. Thursday. The catch is, the rain isn't over.
The band of precipitation will wrap back around the low pressure system bringing more rain and snow to Northern California by Thursday afternoon and evening. This second band will be less impressive when it comes to rain totals, but it is expected to boost snow totals into Friday morning. As much as an initial 4-8" is expected Wednesday-Thursday.
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A Winter Weather Advisory is in place from 10 p.m. Wednesday through 4 p.m. Thursday. Wind gusts are expected to reach as high as 40 mph causing blowing snow and low visibility. Snow is likely to be around 5,000 feet and higher with snowfall totals between 6-12 inches. Travel will be impacted and we could even see delays or road closures depending on traffic conditions.
Rain totals are expected to range from .25-1" of rain through the valley and foothills.
A Weather Impact Alert Day is being issued for the valley and Sierra Thursday, but also Saturday. Saturday is expected to see the most impactful storm. More rain and snow early Saturday morning through Saturday night will add to those Thursday storm totals.
Rainfall could see an additional quarter to an inch of rain. Snowfall is expected to see an additional 8-15" of snow putting totals closer to 1-2 feet for the two storms.
We’ll see a quick break between storms Sunday before the next system arrives Monday.
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