Showers and fluctuating snowfall can be expected in Northern California starting Friday evening and possibly lasting through the weekend. Saturday in particular is being called a weather Impact Day by KCRA 3’s team of meteorologists. Thunderstorms are possible in the Valley and snow in the Sierra. Expect chain controls. (See below for live updates on travel conditions and other impacts.)Snow levels will start around 7,000 feet Friday night and should drop to around 5,000 feet by Saturday morning. Rain began to hit the Valley Friday afternoon. Valley rain totals through Sunday should range from .25 to .75 inches. By Sunday afternoon, rain and snow are expected to clear up. Get California storm-readyLatest forecast timeline for Sierra snow, Valley rainTrack Doppler radar for California snowstorm, traffic mapsDownload our app for the latest breaking news and weather alertsSee our live traffic mapSend us your weather videos and photosBe prepared for road closures: Download Caltrans’ QuickMap app or check the latest QuickMap road conditions here. This will also show chain control information. Friday, March 22, 20246:45 p.m.: KCRA 3 meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn provided a timeline for this weekend’s snowfall in the Sierra. 5:33 p.m.: Here is what the National Weather Service says to expect. 4 p.m.: KCRA 3’s Orko Manna is at Sugar Bowl Resort in Placer County on Friday. Saturday, March 23, 20244:02 a.m.: Road Conditions for I-80, US-50, SR-88 and what to expect for early morning travelI-80: Division of Traffic Operations – Road Information – California Highway Information US-50: Division of Traffic Operations – Road Information – California Highway InformationSR-88: Division of Traffic Operations – Road Information – California Highway Information5:20 a.m.: ⚠️Chain Control Update: I-80 westbound traffic is currently being held in Truckee due to multiple spin outs over Donner Summit ⚠️ (03/23/24 at 5:20am)• I-80 westbound is R2 from Truckee to Drum Forebay. • I-80 eastbound is R2 from Drum Forebay to Boca.• Trucks are at maximum restrictions. 7:35 a.m.: ❄️Chain Control Update: I-80 westbound traffic has been released over Donner Summit ❄️ (03/23/24 at 7:35am) • I-80 westbound is R2 from Truckee to Drum Forebay. • I-80 eastbound is R2 from Drum Forebay to Boca. • Trucks are at maximum restrictions. ***for updates on chain control visit: https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/Follow our KCRA weather team on social mediaChief meteorologist Mark Finan on Facebook and TwitterMeteorologist Tamara Berg on Facebook and TwitterMeteorologist Dirk Verdoorn on FacebookMeteorologist/Climate Reporter Heather Waldman on Facebook and TwitterWatch our forecasts on TV or onlineHere’s where to find our latest video forecast. You can also watch a livestream of our latest newscast here. The banner on our website turns red when we’re live.We’re also streaming on the Very Local app for Roku, Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV.
Showers and fluctuating snowfall can be expected in Northern California starting Friday evening and possibly lasting through the weekend.
Saturday in particular is being called a weather Impact Day by KCRA 3’s team of meteorologists. Thunderstorms are possible in the Valley and snow in the Sierra. Expect chain controls.
(See below for live updates on travel conditions and other impacts.)
Snow levels will start around 7,000 feet Friday night and should drop to around 5,000 feet by Saturday morning.
Rain began to hit the Valley Friday afternoon. Valley rain totals through Sunday should range from .25 to .75 inches.
By Sunday afternoon, rain and snow are expected to clear up.
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Friday, March 22, 2024
6:45 p.m.: KCRA 3 meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn provided a timeline for this weekend’s snowfall in the Sierra.
5:33 p.m.: Here is what the National Weather Service says to expect.
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4 p.m.: KCRA 3’s Orko Manna is at Sugar Bowl Resort in Placer County on Friday.
Saturday, March 23, 2024
4:02 a.m.: Road Conditions for I-80, US-50, SR-88 and what to expect for early morning travel
I-80: Division of Traffic Operations – Road Information – California Highway Information
US-50: Division of Traffic Operations – Road Information – California Highway Information
SR-88: Division of Traffic Operations – Road Information – California Highway Information
5:20 a.m.: ⚠️Chain Control Update: I-80 westbound traffic is currently being held in Truckee due to multiple spin outs over Donner Summit ⚠️ (03/23/24 at 5:20am)
• I-80 westbound is R2 from Truckee to Drum Forebay. • I-80 eastbound is R2 from Drum Forebay to Boca.
• Trucks are at maximum restrictions.
7:35 a.m.: ❄️Chain Control Update: I-80 westbound traffic has been released over Donner Summit ❄️ (03/23/24 at 7:35am)
• I-80 westbound is R2 from Truckee to Drum Forebay.
• I-80 eastbound is R2 from Drum Forebay to Boca.
• Trucks are at maximum restrictions. ***for updates on chain control visit: https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/
Follow our KCRA weather team on social media
Watch our forecasts on TV or online
Here’s where to find our latest video forecast. You can also watch a livestream of our latest newscast here. The banner on our website turns red when we’re live.
We’re also streaming on the Very Local app for Roku, Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV.