Sacramento Forecast: Rain Returns Sunday Morning

Parts of Northern California will see rain return as early as Sunday morning.

A narrow band of light to moderate rain will move slowly from northwest to southeast. There will be a bit of a breeze, but gusts will only peak between 20 and 25 mph.

Locations south of I-80 will likely remain dry through the afternoon.

By Sunday evening, rain will reach the San Joaquin Valley and most locations in the adjacent foothills.

Snow will begin to fall above 7,000 feet at sunset. Snow levels are expected to drop to around 6,500 feet overnight. Chain checks may be necessary Sunday evening through Monday morning on I-80, Highway 50 and Highway 88.

Rain should have fallen in the valley by the time the sun rises on Monday.

A few light rain showers will linger in the foothills for a few hours.

Light to moderate snow will persist above 6,000 feet until mid to late morning, mainly south of Highway 50.

Storm number two will bring similar rain totals as Friday’s storm, but the rain will accumulate much more slowly and last longer.

Snow totals will be lighter with this second round, but there will still be enough to carry on the summit checks from Sunday evening until Monday morning.

Tuesday will bring a break in the weather allowing Northern California to dry out.

Storm number three will hit on Wednesday. This storm could be a little more intense. There is a risk of strong winds, widespread rain (some heavy) and heavy snow. This storm also appears to be the largest snow producer of the three coming to this stretch.

More details on the precipitation schedule and expected amounts will be shared in a few days.