Northern California atmospheric river forecast: First round of rain and snow begins Friday
The KCRA 3 weather team is issuing Impact Days from Friday through Tuesday because of how back-to-back storm systems will bring waves of rain and snow that can affect outdoor activities and travel.
'Pineapple Express' to bring heavy rain and snow to northern California
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Northern California braces for a wet, windy weekend with rain and Sierra snow | Weather Impact Alert
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The weather forecast for the Sacramento region as well as the rest of Northern California will have rain and snow with some stronger winds Saturday. The weather from Friday to Sunday will be wet during a weekend which often has high impacts for activities. The rainy pattern looks to continue next week, too.
Powerful Storm System Set to Drench Northern California
San Francisco could see as much as six inches of rain over the next week as a moisture-packed storm known as an atmospheric river works its way south from the Pacific Northwest.
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A strong Pacific storm will begin to uncoil across Oregon, Washington and Northern California through the weekend, promising heavy rain and snow that will replenish water supplies but could also unleash destruction.
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A warm, wet storm originating in Hawaii will be pulled north toward California bringing heavy rain and localized flood risk.
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Rain, Snow and wind moving into Northern California
KCRA 3 Weather meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn looks at when the rain will arrive, how much to expect and how long the rain will last in Northern California.
Two atmospheric river-charged storms to bring rain and snow to Northern California
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