KCRA 3 Weather meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn is timing out the rain and snow in Northern California, find out how long it will last and how much you can expect.
The incoming storms follow what has been an exceptionally dry January for the Bay Area, with the lack of rain having an impact on the region's water supply.
It could rain for many hours each day in the middle of next week as a storm takes a swing through Southern California, forecasters say.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The weather forecast for the Sacramento region as well as the rest of Northern California will have rain and snow with some stronger winds Saturday. The weather from Friday to Sunday will be wet during a weekend which often has high impacts for activities. The rainy pattern looks to continue next week, too.
Instead of major fires the Golden State will be delt with major rainfall with precipitation amounts that could reach over half a foot over the next week.
The body of a fisherman who reportedly fell into a Northern California river and was possibly swept under the ice on Tuesday has been recovered, authorities said Wednesday afternoon.
A warm, wet storm originating in Hawaii will be pulled north toward California bringing heavy rain and localized flood risk.
Arctic air and strong winds bring dangerously cold temperatures to Northern California. Wind chills could drop below zero this weekend.
There were occasional showers after noon. The best measurable rainfall dropped in the Foothills and San Joaquin Valley. There will be on and off snow showers during the day. The snow level may dip to around 4,000 feet with no accumulation expected.
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Searchers say the fisherman fell while fishing on the Feather River southeast of Quincy and was swept under the ice.