LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The new year has gotten off to a dry and sunny start, but forecasters are predicting rain ahead.
The National Weather Service said a weather system is expected to bring rain to Northern California this weekend.
The in-depth forecast said the system’s cool airmass will bring not just rain but snow levels down to the 3,500 to 4,500 foot level, with mountain snow totals totaling between 1 to 3 feet.
This week’s sunny skies are forecast to continue until Thursday, with clouds coming in on Thursday night and continuing through the next day.
On Friday night there is a chance of showers, with rain expected on Saturday. The National Weather Service said the heaviest precipitation is expected to occur on Saturday afternoon and evening, with a potential also for winds.
There are chances of rain on Sunday and Monday. The likelihood of showers is expected to increase on Tuesday, based on the forecast.
The forecast calls for temperatures this week remaining in the low 30s at night and the mid-50s during the daytime.
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Forecasters predict weekend rain
- Elizabeth Larson
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