The storm is a bit hotter, elevating the snow stage and anticipated to soften some latest snowfall. Chain controls are in impact on Interstate 80 and Highway 50.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
Northern California is being hit by one other winter storm Thursday.
Thursday shall be showery with the snow stage close to 4,000 to 4,500 ft. A Winter Weather Advisory is in impact till 10 p.m. Thursday for the decrease Sierra. Periods of inauspicious and gradual journey through the morning with 3 to 12 inches of snow doable.
As of 6:45 Thursday morning, chain controls are wanted on:
- Interstate 80: Baxter to Donner Lake
- Highway 50: Between Kyburz and Meyers
- Check different highways HERE.
There are flooding considerations as rain is anticipated to hit snow-covered areas, melting the snow and sending it into waterways. However, it is not anticipated to be extreme sufficient for the Department of Water Resources to open its Flood Operations Center.
Counties throughout the Sacramento area are providing sandbags to residents. Locations are listed HERE.
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MAPS:
Radar map from ABC10.com. Adjust the layers with a filter on the underside proper nook to point out rain, snow, wind and present temperatures:
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National Weather Service’s Sacramento radar:
TRAFFIC
Live map exhibiting visitors circumstances alongside Interstate 80, Highway 50, Highway 89 round Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Mountains.
Snow Park areas are recognized with purple markers.
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Power Outages
PG&E outages may be discovered HERE.
SMUD outages may be discovered HERE.
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