Sierra, Northern California

Northern California rain and snow updates: Sierra chain controls reissued on I-80, dropped on Highway 50
The KCRA 3 weather team issued an Impact Day for the Valley and Foothills because of how rain will affect outdoor activities and travel. In the Sierra, we issued an Alert Day because travel is not recommended due to heavy snow.
California rain and snow impacts | Updates at 10 p.m. in Feb. 6
Rain is slowing down in the Valley, but snow is expected to make a big return in the Sierra. The Trump administration evicted former Coast Guard Commandant Linda Fagan from her home with three hours of notice on Tuesday. Their relationship is still going strong. The Trump White House press secretary's gaffe prompted two words to trend online.
Northern California Sierra travelers welcome snow after practically dry January
Snow storms caused drivers to be extra cautious traveling I-80 on Tuesday with the higher elevations in the Sierra getting a fresh dumping of snow.
Northern California forecast: Up to 3 feet of snow possible at upper Sierra elevations
Rain and snow returned to Northern California on Thursday after a brief break from wet weather. Damaging wind gusts are also expected.
Rain, snow totals from atmospheric river storms in Northern California
Two atmospheric rivers have ended Northern California's dry spell, bringing heavy rains and setting records in San Francisco.
Parts of Northern California are under a winter storm warning. How much snow is forecasted?
Parts of Northern California are under a flood watch through Tuesday as an atmospheric river brings heavy rains to a region that’s also anticipating plenty of snow.
Heavy snow brings chain controls to Sierra highways as Winter Storm Warning is in effect
Heavy snow and multiple spinouts Thursday morning had officials holding all traffic on Interstate 80 at the California and Nevada state line in the Sierra as a Winter Storm Warning went into effect.
Winter Storm batters Sierra with snow, rain, and travel disruptions
In addition to the wet weather, strong winds have created hazardous travel conditions, particularly for those attempting to navigate mountain roads.
Truck Spins Out as Heavy Snowfall Makes Roads Treacherous in Northern California
Heavy snowfall created hazardous road conditions in Northern California’s Sierra Nevada mountains on Thursday, February 6. Footage from StormRunner Media shows conditions near Donner Summit, where weather officials warned of winter driving conditions.
Winter weather advisory for California for Thursday and Friday – up to 6 inches of snow
On Wednesday at 2:48 p.m. the NWS Medford OR issued a winter weather advisory valid from Thursday 4 p.m. until Friday 10 a.m.
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Flooding rain, mountain snow resurge as powerful atmospheric rivers take aim at California
Malibu's Pacific Coast Highway, which just reopened after last month's devastating Palisades Fire, is closing again Tuesday ...
Snow geese fill Northern California skies as majestic birds start migration back north
Now is the perfect time to see the amazing spectacle in California as snow geese start their return migration north to Canada ...
UPDATE: Surprise Valley California under a winter weather advisory Thursday and Friday – up to 7 inches of snow
The NWS Reno NV issued an updated winter weather advisory at 1:44 p.m. on Wednesday valid from Thursday 10 a.m. until Friday ...
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Sound The Alarms: California Braces for 100 Inches of Snow
California ski resorts are expecting a wet and wild storm that could dump up to 100 inches of snow before all is said and ...
Two people dead after heavy flooding as storm continues to bash California
An atmospheric river brought heavy rain, serious mountain snow and strong winds to California that flooded roads and rivers ...
Thundersnow hits California mountains: Winter storm could make travel ‘very difficult to impossible’
Claps of thunder hit Tuolumne County just south of Bear Valley on Thursday morning as snow began to accumulate across the Sierra Nevada foothills. A winter storm hitting Northern California prompted ...
MAPS: Track Doppler radar and traffic during California rain, snow
Here are is where to find live, interactive radar and traffic maps on KCRA.com to help keep you prepared during weather ...