January 4, 2026 – Major mountain journey impacts above 5000 ft by Monday with white out situations at occasions. Heavy rain, remoted thunderstorms, and breezy southerly winds immediately. Urban and small stream flooding could consequence from heavy rain.
Very troublesome journey situations with possible chain controls and potential street closures. Reduced visibility attimes because of the mixture of gusty winds and heavy snow. Snow ranges 5000 to 6000 ft immediately, decreasing additional to round 4000 to 5000 ft by early Monday morning.
Moderate to heavy rain could result in roadway ponding, rises on mainstem rivers, and minor nuisance flooding of poor drainage areas, creating troublesome commute situations and slick roads.
No burn scar issues right now. Highest rainfall totals at the moment forecast alongside the Sierra and Shasta County mountains and within the northern Sacramento Valley.
Isolated thunderstorms could produce harmful lightning, gusty winds, transient heavy rain, and small accumulating hail, impacting out of doors actions and recreationists. Breezy southerly winds immediately, not as sturdy as yesterday.
Brief interval of dry situations Tuesday, with a weak system then bringing mild showers and mountain snow Wednesday.