Photo by: BJ Hansen
Sonora, CA — A light storm system is passing through the region today, and more precipitation is anticipated this coming weekend.
The National Weather Service estimates that up to a quarter-inch of rain will fall in the foothills of the Mother Lode, and up to four inches of snow in some of the highest Sierra elevations, by the time the first system exits early this afternoon.
The snow levels are remaining high. Caltrans reports that the only local pass that is currently impacted, as of 10:15am, is Highway 4 Ebbetts. Chains or four-wheel drive are required on all vehicles from Tamarack in Calaveras County to the Mt. Reba turnoff in Alpine County.
A colder system is anticipated to arrive in the region on Saturday with snow levels dipping to 3,000 feet in some areas.
Written by BJ Hansen.
Sign up for our Breaking News Alerts and the myMotherLode.com Daily Newsletters by clicking here. Report breaking news, traffic or weather to our News Hotline (209) 532-6397. Send Mother Lode News Story photos to news@clarkebroadcasting.com.
For detailed weather information including radar time-lapse, forecasts and more view our weather section here. The weather section includes Burn Day information, Ski /Snow resort lifts and snow depth, and several local Webcams.