The storm is forecast to move into the mountains and the Front Range later in the day. “In general 4″ to 8” of snow will fall across the viewing area with the highest totals along the border of IL and Wisconsin. Temperatures were supposed to dip below freezing each night.
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A wintry storm in California brought rain to the San Francisco Bay Area and snow to the Sierra Nevada, making a white Thanksgiving likely in the mountains. Heavy rain may lead to flash flooding across areas south and east of the heaviest snow.
During a storm last November, ACHD faced backlash for its snow plowing, or lack thereof depending on who you ask.
State troopers responded to multiple accidents on I-80 southwest of Truckee, California, but no serious injuries were reported Wednesday.
Nosko said precipitation in the form of freezing rain and wet snow was expected to begin falling around midnight Wednesday, which could create some slick roads around the region this morning. People living along rivers, creeks, and streams should keep a careful eye on water tables, especially where the snow was the heaviest on Saturday.
Cold and dry weather is forecast for Thanksgiving Day.
During the rest of the holiday weekend, as snow diminishes over the Intermountain West, the most risky aspect of the storm for travelers will be associated with an icy mix over the central and southern Plains. “While many remain cautious about the economy and their personal finances, lower gas prices and a higher level of consumer optimism have contributed to increase in holiday excursions”.
The highs are expected in the 20s with lows in the single digits through Saturday.
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Even coastal California won’t escape some chilly conditions, with lows dipping into the 30s and 40s, including Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco.
