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Forecast for Northern California: Lingering fog Sunday, with showers returning overnight

The afternoon will be mostly dry across much of the region, with a few peaks of sunshine and above-average temperatures, reaching the low 60s in the Valley.

Updated: December 22, 2024, 7:53 a.m. PST

Brightening the lives of many people in the community. Great job switching to KCRA 3 WEATHER now. NOW LET’S CHECK OUR FORECAST WITH KELLY. WE’RE SEEING FOG THIS MORNING. Yes, I know, here we go again. AT THIS POINT IT’S BASICALLY REPEAT. This is, believe it or not, a live look at SACRAMENTO, where the downtown area is completely overcrowded. We’re 50 degrees, so at least the temperatures aren’t that cold. But because it’s cloudy and humid, it feels colder somehow. Now as we head into the afternoon we’ll actually see a little bit of the sun peeking through the clouds. WE EXPECT TODAY’S HIGHS TO BE UNDER THE 60S, WELL ABOVE NORMAL. NORMAL. THIS SEASON IS THE MID 50’S. BUT LET’S LOOK AT THIS NEBULA. SO QUARTER MILE VISIBILITY. THIS IS IT FOR SAC AIRPORT FOR DAVIS SACRAMENTO EXECUTIVE AIRPORT OVERLOOKING A MILE AND A QUARTER MILE, THREE QUARTER MILE AS YOU DRIVE TOWARD LOMA RICA VACAVILLE FAIRFIELD. It’s not that bad for you today, but on the way down towards Stockton Modest we have visibility of two and a half to three miles at this time. So most of the valley sees this fog. IN SOME PLACES IT’S JUST DENSIER THAN OTHERS. And one of the areas that will be the densest this morning is Sacramento. So let’s take a look at the rain. This happened during the night hours. We are still struggling with this in some locations. AND THIS ALSO APPLIES IN THE SIERRA, WHERE THE SNOW DEGREE IS ACTUALLY AROUND 7900 FT. So we’re seeing a little bit of mixed precipitation around THUNDER. BUT IT RAINS IN THE TRUCKEE AREA. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE ALSO A LITTLE DIFFERENT PRECIPITATION THERE. It looks like you’ll see snow in Kirkwood now as we head to Arnold and Sonora. There are still a few lingering light showers, but the heaviest areas you’ll see are the yellow areas, which have since moved east, and we’re still seeing light showers in Modesto. But the end is in sight, so we’re almost done with the showers. NOW, FUTURECAST, AS WE PUT THIS UP, WE HAVE A LOT OF ACTIVE WEATHER ON THE WAY. A ROUND COMING UP TONIGHT, SO WE’RE HERE, SUNDAY 8 PM. We’re coming into Monday mostly dry here. So if you have to travel, Monday is the right day for it. Because look what’s coming from Monday evening to Tuesday. This is what we expect around 7am. Widespread precipitation, snow depth drops to 6,500 feet. So it will be a snow event primarily in the afternoon in the Sierra. And as we take a look at the seven-day forecast, as I said on Tuesday, it’s not a good day for travel at all. IT’S AN IMPACT DAY. IF YOU CAN TRAVEL TODAY OR TOMORROW, THIS IS A BETTER WEATHER. CHRISTMAS DAY DRY BUT THEN ACTIVE WEATHER THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. It’s a very wet week. LETICIA. IT’S SAFE BUT WE NEED THE RAIN. We definitely do that. AND ALSO WHITE CHRISTMAS. YES. FOR THE S

Forecast for Northern California: Lingering fog Sunday, with showers returning overnight

The afternoon will be mostly dry across much of the region, with a few peaks of sunshine and above-average temperatures, reaching the low 60s in the Valley.

Updated: December 22, 2024, 7:53 a.m. PST

Sunday will begin with persistent showers and patchy, dense fog in Northern California, although our weather team says conditions will improve throughout the day. Rain showers in the valley and foothills are likely to end shortly after daybreak, with fog lingering in some areas until midday. Snow levels were around 7,900 feet early Sunday, meaning there was snow only on the higher peaks and showers along most stretches of Highway 50 and Interstate 80. This will clear up by late morning. The afternoon will be mostly dry across much of the region, with a few peaks of sunshine and above-average temperatures, reaching the low 60s in the Valley. This afternoon the weather will be good for traveling and running errands. The next wave of showers arrives overnight with snow levels between 7,500 and 8,000 feet. Small gatherings are expected. Most of Monday will remain dry, apart from some patchy fog in the morning. If you have to travel by car, Sunday and Monday are the best days to do so. The next wave of potentially heavy rain arrives in the early hours of Tuesday and continues for most of the day. Snow levels will drop to 6,500 feet by Tuesday afternoon. Tuesday is Impact Day across Northern California and travel is discouraged. Christmas Day on Wednesday is expected to be dry and cool with partly to mostly cloudy skies. Wet weather returns again on Thursday and will continue intermittently until Saturday. REAL-TIME TRAFFIC MAPClick here to see our interactive traffic map.TRACK INTERACTIVE, DOPPLER RADARClick here to see our interactive radar.DOWNLOAD OUR APP FOR THE LATESTYou can download our app here.Follow our KCRA weather team on social Media meteorologist Tamara Berg on Facebook and X. meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn on FacebookMeteorologist/climate reporter Heather Waldman on Facebook and X.Meteorologist Kelly Curran on X.Watch our forecasts on TV or onlineFind our latest video forecast here. You can also watch a live stream of our latest newscast here. The banner on our website turns red when we are live. We also stream via the Very Local app for Roku, Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV.

Sunday will begin with persistent showers and patchy, dense fog in Northern California, although our weather team says conditions will improve throughout the day.

Rain showers in the valley and foothills are likely to end shortly after daybreak, with fog lingering in some areas until midday.

Snow levels were around 7,900 feet early Sunday, meaning there was snow only on the higher peaks and showers along most stretches of Highway 50 and Interstate 80. This will clear up by late morning.

The afternoon will be mostly dry across much of the region, with a few peaks of sunshine and above-average temperatures, reaching the low 60s in the Valley. This afternoon the weather will be good for traveling and running errands.

The next wave of showers arrives overnight with snow levels between 7,500 and 8,000 feet. Small gatherings are expected.

Apart from patchy fog in the morning, most of Monday will remain dry.

If you have to travel by car, Sunday and Monday are the best days to do so.

The next wave of potentially heavy rain arrives in the early hours of Tuesday and continues for most of the day. Snow levels will drop to 6,500 feet by Tuesday afternoon. Tuesday is Impact Day across Northern California and travel is discouraged.

Christmas Day on Wednesday is expected to be dry and cool with partly to mostly cloudy skies.

Wet weather returns again on Thursday and will continue intermittently until Saturday.

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