In Northern California, a boy who accidentally shot and killed a 10-year-old will not be charged, with only the father facing charges. A new California law requires a minimum of five sick days for employees, raising questions about holiday trade-offs. The region anticipates a break in wet weather before heavy snow hits the Sierra. Pro-Palestinian demonstrators disrupted the California Assembly, and the Turlock High School community mourned a coach who died in a car crash. Elsewhere, unsealed court documents revealed details about Jeffrey Epstein's abuse allegations without listing alleged "clients" or "co-conspirators," and an imam was shot outside his New Jersey mosque. Today's weather in the Valley includes morning fog and afternoon sunshine with highs in the upper 50s.
Northern California is set to experience dry conditions with some morning fog in the Valley before a significant winter storm hits on Saturday, bringing heavy snow to the Sierra, potentially accumulating 1 to 2 feet above 5,000 feet elevation. The snow level may drop to 2,500 feet, leading to travel disruptions and making Saturday an Impact Day. Light showers are expected in the Valley and Foothills. Residents are advised to stay updated through weather apps, social media, and local news broadcasts.
Northern California is experiencing wet weather, with chain controls in effect for the Sierra region due to snowfall reaching elevations as low as 3,000 feet. Commuters in the Sacramento area can expect a soggy morning with intermittent showers, which are forecasted to ease by the afternoon. Sierra resorts have received significant snowfall, and additional accumulation is expected. Caltrans has closed several passes for the winter season. The rest of the week looks to have a mix of dry days and potential rain and snow on Saturday.
