This storm will be stronger and colder than the last, as it moves in Wednesday through Thursday with moderate to heavy rain, heavy mountain snow, gusty winds, and thunderstorms. Significant mountain travel impacts are expected as feet of snow fill in across the Sierra.
After a quiet, sunny Tuesday, rain begins overnight and fills in by Wednesday morning. Many will first notice the clouds and the breezy winds on Tuesday evening before the storm arrives.
Heavy rain and gusty winds will impact Wednesday's commute with areas of minor flooding possible.
Wednesday evening into Thursday morning, showers and thunderstorms will linger, while the pulse of heavy precipitation will shift south and east, bringing several inches of rain and mountain snow to the mountains and foothills.
The foothills and portions of the Sierra can expect up to 3'' of precipitation in some of the heaviest hit areas.
How much will it snow in the Sierra?
As the storm moves in, snow levels will begin around 6,000-5,000' before dropping by Thursday morning to 2,500- 3,000'.
A Winter Storm Warning will go into effect starting at 11 p.m. on Tuesday through 11 p.m. on Thursday.
Above 6,000' snow amounts will range from one to four feet of snow impacting mountain passes.
The bulk of the storm system will shift to the east by Thursday, but a few lingering showers and isolated thunderstorms will be possible.
The valley and foothills will begin to see some breaks and peaks of sun by the afternoon, fueling thunderstorm development.
Make sure to keep an eye on the sky and keep outdoor plans limited.
More storms to come
This storm will be slightly weaker and contain less precipitation, but will bring another round of rain and snow to Northern California. Brief heavy rain and snow will be possible.
This storm does come with gusty winds, especially for the Sierra with gusts above 60 mph again.
The weekend looks mainly dry aside from a few lingering showers Saturday morning. Saturday and Sunday will feature partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures. Saturday will be the pick of the weekend with mostly sunny skies and highs in the 60s.
The latest model runs have changed the timing and track of this storm system, so make sure to stay with the CBS News Sacramento's First Alert Weather team as we keep you updated on how much more rain and snow we can expect by next week.
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