Northern California Braces for Impact Day

0:00Northern California is catching another wave of wet weather right now, with steady rain kicking off Monday evening. The valley is looking at half an inch to one inch by Tuesday morning, but the foothills could see even more. Tuesday's shaping up as an impact day, thanks to scattered showers, possible thunderstorms, and fresh Sierra snow, that might mess with your commute. Light rain starts in the valley early, then ramps up to heavier storms in the afternoon and evening. Expect those thunderstorms popping from the coast to the foothills starting late morning. They won't pack the punch of the ones from a week and a half back, but watch for hail and quick lightning strikes anywhere in the mix. Sierra drivers brace for delays all day as snow levels drop from around 6,500 feet down to 5,000 feet by evening. Summit spots could pile up nearly a foot of new snow by Tuesday night, so chain controls are probable overnight. Stay sharp out there, check those highway updates, and plan ahead to dodge the worst of it. That's the story for today. California News Today, driven by AI.