Thursday, February 17, 2011

Low snow levels in NorCal



After an unexpected spring break, winter is back in session in far Northern California. Light snow has been falling this morning along the Sacramento River in central Redding, though the ground is too wet for any to stick.

Here's Redding's seven-day forecast, according to the National Weather Service:

Today: Showers. High near 41. South southeast wind between 5 and 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tonight: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming north northeast between 5 and 8 mph.

Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. North northeast wind between 3 and 7 mph.

Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. North northwest wind between 5 and 8 mph.

Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.

Sunday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Washington's Birthday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

Monday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Tuesday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

Tuesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Wednesday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

A winter storm warning is here. Chain requirements are in effect on many mountain roads; if you're in the area, you can listen to continuous Caltrans radio updates at AM 1610.

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