Storm Brings Rain To Northern California
SACRAMENTO (AP/CBS13) -- A new storm system has arrived in Northern California, bringing with it widespread rain and high-elevation snow on Monday, the National Weather Service said.
Winter weather advisories were set to take effect in the late afternoon and last into early Tuesday.
☂️ Get the rain gear ready. Rain will be returning to #NorCal this evening into Tuesday along with gusty winds. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/5WlQGlbjkP
— NWS Sacramento (@NWSSacramento) November 8, 2021
Mountain travelers were warned to expect chain controls and delays.
About .5-1" of rain is expected in Sacramento, with 1-2" in the foothills.
Snow levels are expected to be around the 6000-7000' mark over the Sierra.
The storm system was expected to reach down to the Central Coast, with rain chances tapering off farther south.
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