The National Weather Service said rainfall totals are expected to range from 1 to 2 inches in the Sacramento Valley and up to 2 to 4 inches in the northern Valley and nearby terrain, with heavier amounts possible in the foothills and mountains.
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Total snow accumulations will range from 3 to 8 inches south of U.S. Highway 50, with 12 to 18 inches at the highest peaks, the advisory said, with winds gusting as high as 50 mph. In the southern end of the Upper Sierra, including Yosemite National Park, a winter storm warning was in effect until 10 a.m. Friday. Snow of 6 to 12 inches of snow is expected above 8,000 feet along with wind gusts of up to 40 mph.
A potential second round of rain could arrive by Sunday afternoon, lasting into early next week, and the Weather Service said snow levels could lower to 5,500-6,500 feet by Monday morning.
Residents and travelers in the Sacramento region were urged to prepare for reduced visibility on wet roads, possible gusty wind impacts, and hazardous mountain travel. Conditions in the Sierra could become dangerous late Thursday into Friday, especially for high-elevation routes.
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