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The Gift of Giving event in the Valley runs from December 17-31, featuring gift crafting, snowman building, special rewards, and festive activities to spread holiday cheer.

Showers and fluctuating snowfall are expected in Northern California, with thunderstorms in the Valley and snow in the Sierra. Chain controls are in place, and snow levels will start around 7,000 feet Friday night, dropping to around 5,000 feet by Saturday morning. Valley rain totals through Sunday should range from .25 to .75 inches, with rain and snow expected to clear up by Sunday afternoon. Live updates on travel conditions and other impacts are available, and road closures should be anticipated.

The Phoenix Valley will experience unseasonably warm temperatures through Wednesday before a storm system brings rain and cooler temperatures late Thursday into Friday, with the potential for 0.05 to 0.75 inches of rainfall. The National Weather Service anticipates lingering showers into Saturday and a significant cooldown for the weekend, with high temperatures in the low 60s. There's also a possibility of additional weather systems next week. Phoenix has received 0.73 inches of rain so far in January, just short of the normal total, and is expected to end the month at that mark.

Dry skies are expected in Northern California through the weekend, with rounds of beneficial rain forecasted for next week. On Saturday, mostly sunny skies are expected with temperatures in the mid-60s in the Valley. A weather system will bring cloud cover on Sunday, but it will be a dry day. Rain is expected on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, with intermittent dry periods. The region could see 1.5 inches or more of rain in Valley spots and 2-3 inches in the West Slope of the Sierra. Snow levels in the Sierra will start high, above 8,200 feet, and gradually drop below 7,000 feet by Wednesday. Ski resorts may see heavy, wet snow above 8,000 feet.

Showers and thunderstorms have brought much-needed rain to the Valley in Arizona. The Maricopa County Flood Control District has reported rainfall totals for various areas, with the highest amount recorded at White Tank Peak with 1.57 inches.

The Arizona Diamondbacks are just four wins away from potentially winning their second World Series title, which would make them the kings of the Valley in terms of professional championships. Another championship would validate the team's ownership and reward their loyalty to their general manager and manager. It would also give them leverage in their quest for a long-term home in the Valley. The Diamondbacks' success coincides with the resurgence of baseball's popularity, appealing to a younger and more diverse fanbase. Winning a championship after a challenging season would be an impressive feat for the team.

Two $150,000 Powerball tickets were sold in the Valley for Monday's drawing, but no one won the $1.73 billion jackpot. The winning numbers were 16, 34, 46, 55, 67, and the Powerball was 14.

More than 35,000 customers in the Valley, Arizona, are without power as heavy storms and dust move through the area. At the height of the outages, over 77,000 customers were affected. Weather warnings have been issued across Arizona as the storms continue.

Northern California woke up to smoke across the Valley floor, with unhealthy air quality in Sacramento and surrounding areas. The smoke is expected to thin out as afternoon winds shift, with hazy sun and heat peaking in the 97 to 101 range. The strongest winds will be in the western Sacramento Valley, gusting up to 25 to 30 mph. Skies will clear and winds will ease by tonight.

Thunderstorms, lightning, and hail are expected in the Sierra and Foothills of Northern California on Tuesday, with heavy rainfall and gusty winds. The Valley will be cooler than Monday, with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. The rest of the week will have temperatures in the 80s. There is a chance for showers and storms in the central and southern Sacramento Valley as well.