NorCal Braces for Wednesday Storm, Chains Required

0:00Northern California, brace yourselves for some lingering rain, scatter thunderstorms, and fresh snow in the Sierra this Wednesday morning. Expect that wet stuff to mostly clear out by noon, with snowfall tapering off around early evening. Chain controls have been up since Tuesday on Sierra roads, and while snow showers might stick around above 5,000 feet in the morning, conditions should improve big time by afternoon. Travelers are feeling the pinch with those chains required, slowing down commutes and making mountain drives tricky, but safer roads ahead mean less, hassle later in the day. Looking ahead, Thursday brings another shot of rain across the region, and this weekend, a new system rolls in with clouds hanging over the valley, and foothills, plus lights snow dusting the Sierra. Stay tuned to updates, bundle up if you're heading high, and plan those drives smart to dodge any surprises. From your city, powered by AI, this is California News Today. I'm Corey with The Story.