Thursday storm gives Sierra taste of what's to come
Heavy snow is expected in the Sierra this weekend, but drivers on Thursday got a taste of what's to come.
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Heavy snow is expected in the Sierra this weekend, but drivers on Thursday got a taste of what's to come.
On the heels of two recent, wet storms that left several feet of snow in the Sierra and near-record rain in the valley, we're in for another powerful storm arriving later this week.
Tracy Humphrey talks about the rain forecast for the valley and foothills and the snow forecast for the mountains, which continue to see large amounts of precipitation.
A winter storm is affecting roadways in the Sierra this Monday morning.
The Sierra is bracing for more heavy snowfall on Monday as the storm continues. A WInter Storm Warning is in effect until Monday afternoon. Nic Merianos has the details.
Business was booming on a snowy day in the Sierra, especially for the last stop before Echo Summit on Highway 50.
Jordan Segundo delivers the latest forecast on this Saturday morning.
A weekend snowstorm expected to hit the Sierra started falling Saturday, worsening driving conditions by the minute.
Cold temperatures have prompted Sacramento and Sacramento County to open warming centers. Between Friday and next Tuesday, you can visit any of these places to stay warm.
CBS13 is declaring a First Alert Action day Saturday when rain and snow are expected to arrive in the area. This second round of this week's storm is expected to bring 1-3 feet of snow into the Sierra.
Spinouts, road closures and slick roads - Thursday's storm caused significant delays for travelers along Interstate 80 in the Sierra
The incoming string of storms comes nearly a year after the "snowmageddon" that left foothill communities powerless for weeks.
A system that could bring 2-3 feet of snow in the Sierra will not stop there. Forecasts show lighter snow in the lower elevations overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning. Power crews with PG&E have been hard at work getting ready for what could be the first big snow of December with expected gusty winds and rain in Sacramento.
Opening day at multiple ski resorts in the Sierra came a week early: Boreal, Heavenly, and Kirkwood welcomed skiers and snowboarders to the mountain on Veteran's Day due to the more than two feet of snow that fell in parts of the Sierra.
This week's winter blast means the ski season will start earlier in the Sierra.
The valley is mostly done with the storm, but the high country is still seeing some snow.
One scientist said this kind of start to the water year could have a lasting impact.
It's the 20th winter season for the locally owned Soda Springs General Store, and the first snowstorm of the season signals the busy season is near.
