"Northern California Braces for Gusty Winds, Heavy Rain, and Snow Midweek"
Northern California is bracing for a strong storm with gusty winds, heavy rain, and Sierra snow starting Wednesday. Valley gusts of 35-45 mph are expected, with the strongest winds forecasted between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. Rain will intensify late in the evening through the overnight, potentially causing roadway flooding concerns. Chain control is expected in the Sierra with up to a foot of snow over the passes by Thursday. Showery rain and isolated thunderstorms are expected on Thursday, with some improvement on Friday and mainly dry conditions on Saturday. Another Impact Day is forecasted for Sunday.
