Another round of rain and snow is expected in Northern California a day after the first atmospheric river of the water year hit the coast. The KCRA 3 weather team is issuing an Impact Day for Thursday because of how the wet weather is affecting travel. The morning commute will be a soggy one.A bomb cyclone helped steer the atmospheric river toward Northern California. It is far enough away from the California coast that it will not bring the destructive winds bomb cyclones are typically associated with. See the latest updates on conditions and the forecast below.Thursday3:26 a.m.: Meteorologist Tamara Berg has an update on conditions.Expect a wet morning commute with lingering rain showers.Rain will be light to moderate across the valley and foothills. Snow level is on the rise, but starting out around 5500' this morning. Sierra roads will likely be messy most of the day. Rain will taper off late day from South to North.Here's some estimates: Sac: .50-.75"Foothills: .50-1.00"Sierra: Snow above 7000' 2-4"More impactful weather ahead this week. Friday looks soggy for all with rain from the mountains to the valley. A forecast we will take one day at a time. Wednesday11:43 p.m.: Eastbound I-80 is back open to drivers, Caltrans said, with chain controls enforced from Nyack to Truckee.However, westbound I-80 is now closed from Truckee to Nyack due to multiple spin-outs. Additionally, westbound I-80 is closed to tractor-trailers at the Nevada state line.11:04 p.m.: Andres Valle was in Grass Valley, where rain has been mostly steady, with a slight lull near the end of the night. Luckily, storm drains appeared to be clear of debris in the Nevada County town's downtown area, allowing water to drain easily.10:16 p.m.: Multiple spin-outs have led to a full closure of eastbound I-80 in the Sierra, Caltrans said.For tractor-trailers, eastbound I-80 is closed from Applegate in Placer County to the Nevada State Line.For all vehicles, eastbound I-80 is closed from Nyack in Placer County to Truckee.A Caltrans camera in Soda Springs showed multiple vehicles at a full stop on the interstate.8:40 p.m.: Northbound traffic on I-5 in Shasta and Siskiyou counties has reopened -- kind of.Traffic is being metered from 10 miles north of Redding at Fawndale to 21 miles south of Yreka. Due to the snow, Caltrans said only 50 vehicles per hour are being allowed through.Chains or snow tires are required from three miles north of Dunsmuir to two miles north of Mt. Shasta.8:22 p.m.: Carolina Estrada is on I-80 near Donner Lake. Poor visibility and snow-covered roads have made traveling difficult for drivers in the Sierra.6:16 p.m.: Lee Anne Denyer is in Yuba County, where water has begun to pool in some places along roadways. First responders ask drivers to take it slow and drive carefully along water-logged roads.5:41 p.m.: Carolina Estrada is driving eastbound on I-80 in Blue Canyon, where there is a noticeable transition from rain to snow.Chain controls remain in effect on I-80 in the Sierra.4:54 p.m.: Ryan Curry is in Siskiyou County where snow from the atmospheric river has halted traffic on Interstate 5 for most of Wednesday and stranded drivers. See more below. 4:41 p.m.: Lee Anne Denyer reports on residents preparing for persistent rain in Yuba County Meteorologist Heather Waldman details the latest forecast and Michelle Bandur gives a look at Sierra travel in the video below. 4:10 p.m.: Here's a look at road conditions on I-80. 3:27 p.m.: Interstate 5 is closed from Fawndale in Shasta County, 10 miles north of Redding, to 21 miles south of Yreka in Siskiyou County due to snow. Drivers are advised to take alternative routes. 2:41 p.m.: Chains are required on all vehicles without four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive that have snow tires.1:51 p.m.: Meteorologist Heather Waldman has an update on conditions. Light rain has been hanging around Sacramento County most of the day. That'll be the case through tonight and likely into the Thursday morning drive.The farther north you go, the steadier the rain is. That'll continue to be the rule through tonight. We currently have chain controls on Donner Summit. Travel could be messy through the early evening. Tonight the snow level will rise and it will be just plain rain at Donner through Thursday and most of Friday.Back to the Valley - most places will dry out for a good bit Thursday afternoon and evening. That will give today's rain a chance to soak in. It will prevent issues when more rain comes through Friday. 12:41 p.m.: Dirk Verdoorn looks at possible rain totals through Saturday. Watch below.12:19 p.m.: Butte County said it added the Cal Fire/Butte County Fire Station #72 in Palermo as a location available for sandbags. 12:15 p.m.: Chain controls are in effect along Interstate 80 in the Sierra, according to Caltrans. Eastbound I-80 has chain controls from Cisco Grove to Truckee and westbound I-80 has chain controls from Truckee to Eagle Lake. 10:23 a.m.: Heavenly Resort is now open for the 2024 ski season. See Leticia Ordaz's report from the mountain below. More resorts are opening this week.9:39 a.m.: Chain controls are in effect along Highway 32 in Butte and Tehama counties, Caltrans said.8:47 a.m.: Meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn explains how much snow will fall and where in the Sierra through Friday.8:27 a.m.: Reporter Mike TeSelle shows heavy rain north of Sacramento along Interstate 5 near Maxwell.7:15 a.m.: Fairfield City Council Member K. Patrice Williams talks about how the city prepared for any potential flooding ahead of the atmospheric river's arrival.7 a.m.: Watch weather highlights and updates from our 7 a.m. newscast in the video player below.Northern California rainMeteorologist Tamara Berg said more parts of Northern California are seeing rain Thursday morning that might have seen little-to-no rain on Wednesday. This includes parts of the San Joaquin Valley such as Stockton and Modesto. The morning commute will be soggy and waterlogged. Fallen leaves may also lead to clogged storm drains and gutters. Rain will taper off later in the day.Berg said the Sacramento Valley could see anywhere from a half-inch to three-quarters of an inch of rain while the Foothills could see a half-inch or up an inch of rain.WindFind estimated wind gusts for Thursday below:Yuba City: 23 mphAuburn: 23 mphPlacerville: 24 mphTruckee: 26 mphSouth Lake Tahoe: 30 mphNorthern California snowBerg said snow will start out around the 5,500-foot elevation mark, so areas slightly higher than Blue Canyon. Those levels will only rise throughout the day.Elevations above 7,000 feet could see anywhere between 2 to 4 inches of snow. Chain controls are already in effect as of Thursday morning.See road conditions here. Higher elevations above 8,000 could see several feet of snow through Friday.Northern California weather forecastMeteorologist Tamara Berg said Thursday's forecast high for downtown Sacramento is 61 degrees, slightly warmer than the 58 degrees recorded Wednesday. The average for this time of year is 63 degrees.The Foothills will see peak temperatures range from the mid-50s, while the Sierra will see highs around the mid-to-upper 40s.Berg said temperatures in the San Joaquin Valley will range from the mid-to-upper 60s.A look at the weekendMore rain and snow are expected for the next few days. The KCRA 3 weather team is actively monitoring changes in the forecast.Friday is expected to be an Alert Day because of the heavy rainfall expected.Saturday will be rainy, but not enough to warrant an Impact or Alert Day. The weather team is expecting an Impact Day on Sunday.Through Wednesday, Tuesday appears to be the only dry day in the forecast.TRACK INTERACTIVE, DOPPLER RADARClick here to see our interactive radar.DOWNLOAD OUR APP FOR THE LATESTHere is where you can download our app.Follow our KCRA weather team on social mediaMeteorologist Tamara Berg on Facebook and X.Meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn on FacebookMeteorologist/Climate Reporter Heather Waldman on Facebook and X.Meteorologist Kelly Curran on X.Watch our forecasts on TV or onlineHere's where to find our latest video forecast. You can also watch a livestream of our latest newscast here. The banner on our website turns red when we're live.We're also streaming on the Very Local app for Roku, Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter

Another round of rain and snow is expected in Northern California a day after the first atmospheric river of the water year hit the coast.

The KCRA 3 weather team is issuing an Impact Day for Thursday because of how the wet weather is affecting travel. The morning commute will be a soggy one.

A bomb cyclone helped steer the atmospheric river toward Northern California. It is far enough away from the California coast that it will not bring the destructive winds bomb cyclones are typically associated with.

See the latest updates on conditions and the forecast below.

Expect a wet morning commute with lingering rain showers.

Rain will be light to moderate across the valley and foothills.

Snow level is on the rise, but starting out around 5500' this morning.

Friday looks soggy for all with rain from the mountains to the valley.

11:43 p.m.: Eastbound I-80 is back open to drivers, Caltrans said, with chain controls enforced from Nyack to Truckee.

However, westbound I-80 is now closed from Truckee to Nyack due to multiple spin-outs. Additionally, westbound I-80 is closed to tractor-trailers at the Nevada state line.

11:04 p.m.: Andres Valle was in Grass Valley, where rain has been mostly steady, with a slight lull near the end of the night.

Luckily, storm drains appeared to be clear of debris in the Nevada County town's downtown area, allowing water to drain easily.

10:16 p.m.: Multiple spin-outs have led to a full closure of eastbound I-80 in the Sierra, Caltrans said.

For tractor-trailers, eastbound I-80 is closed from Applegate in Placer County to the Nevada State Line.

For all vehicles, eastbound I-80 is closed from Nyack in Placer County to Truckee.

A Caltrans camera in Soda Springs showed multiple vehicles at a full stop on the interstate.

8:40 p.m.: Northbound traffic on I-5 in Shasta and Siskiyou counties has reopened -- kind of.

Traffic is being metered from 10 miles north of Redding at Fawndale to 21 miles south of Yreka. Due to the snow, Caltrans said only 50 vehicles per hour are being allowed through.

Chains or snow tires are required from three miles north of Dunsmuir to two miles north of Mt. Shasta.

8:22 p.m.: Carolina Estrada is on I-80 near Donner Lake. Poor visibility and snow-covered roads have made traveling difficult for drivers in the Sierra.

6:16 p.m.: Lee Anne Denyer is in Yuba County, where water has begun to pool in some places along roadways.

First responders ask drivers to take it slow and drive carefully along water-logged roads.

5:41 p.m.: Carolina Estrada is driving eastbound on I-80 in Blue Canyon, where there is a noticeable transition from rain to snow.

Chain controls remain in effect on I-80 in the Sierra.

4:54 p.m.: Ryan Curry is in Siskiyou County where snow from the atmospheric river has halted traffic on Interstate 5 for most of Wednesday and stranded drivers. See more below.

4:41 p.m.: Lee Anne Denyer reports on residents preparing for persistent rain in Yuba County Meteorologist Heather Waldman details the latest forecast and Michelle Bandur gives a look at Sierra travel in the video below.

4:10 p.m.: Here's a look at road conditions on I-80.

3:27 p.m.: Interstate 5 is closed from Fawndale in Shasta County, 10 miles north of Redding, to 21 miles south of Yreka in Siskiyou County due to snow. Drivers are advised to take alternative routes.

2:41 p.m.: Chains are required on all vehicles without four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive that have snow tires.

1:51 p.m.: Meteorologist Heather Waldman has an update on conditions.

Light rain has been hanging around Sacramento County most of the day. That'll be the case through tonight and likely into the Thursday morning drive.

The farther north you go, the steadier the rain is. That'll continue to be the rule through tonight.

We currently have chain controls on Donner Summit. Travel could be messy through the early evening. Tonight the snow level will rise and it will be just plain rain at Donner through Thursday and most of Friday.

Back to the Valley - most places will dry out for a good bit Thursday afternoon and evening. That will give today's rain a chance to soak in. It will prevent issues when more rain comes through Friday.

12:41 p.m.: Dirk Verdoorn looks at possible rain totals through Saturday. Watch below.

12:19 p.m.: Butte County said it added the Cal Fire/Butte County Fire Station #72 in Palermo as a location available for sandbags.

12:15 p.m.: Chain controls are in effect along Interstate 80 in the Sierra, according to Caltrans. Eastbound I-80 has chain controls from Cisco Grove to Truckee and westbound I-80 has chain controls from Truckee to Eagle Lake.

10:23 a.m.: Heavenly Resort is now open for the 2024 ski season. See Leticia Ordaz's report from the mountain below. More resorts are opening this week.

9:39 a.m.: Chain controls are in effect along Highway 32 in Butte and Tehama counties, Caltrans said.

8:47 a.m.: Meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn explains how much snow will fall and where in the Sierra through Friday.

8:27 a.m.: Reporter Mike TeSelle shows heavy rain north of Sacramento along Interstate 5 near Maxwell.

7:15 a.m.: Fairfield City Council Member K. Patrice Williams talks about how the city prepared for any potential flooding ahead of the atmospheric river's arrival.

7 a.m.: Watch weather highlights and updates from our 7 a.m. newscast in the video player below.

Northern California rain

Meteorologist Tamara Berg said more parts of Northern California are seeing rain Thursday morning that might have seen little-to-no rain on Wednesday. This includes parts of the San Joaquin Valley such as Stockton and Modesto.

The morning commute will be soggy and waterlogged. Fallen leaves may also lead to clogged storm drains and gutters.

Rain will taper off later in the day.

Berg said the Sacramento Valley could see anywhere from a half-inch to three-quarters of an inch of rain while the Foothills could see a half-inch or up an inch of rain.

Berg said snow will start out around the 5,500-foot elevation mark, so areas slightly higher than Blue Canyon. Those levels will only rise throughout the day.

Elevations above 7,000 feet could see anywhere between 2 to 4 inches of snow. Chain controls are already in effect as of Thursday morning.

See road conditions here.

Higher elevations above 8,000 could see several feet of snow through Friday.

Northern California weather forecast

Meteorologist Tamara Berg said Thursday's forecast high for downtown Sacramento is 61 degrees, slightly warmer than the 58 degrees recorded Wednesday. The average for this time of year is 63 degrees.

The Foothills will see peak temperatures range from the mid-50s, while the Sierra will see highs around the mid-to-upper 40s.

Berg said temperatures in the San Joaquin Valley will range from the mid-to-upper 60s.

A look at the weekend

More rain and snow are expected for the next few days. The KCRA 3 weather team is actively monitoring changes in the forecast.

Friday is expected to be an Alert Day because of the heavy rainfall expected.

Saturday will be rainy, but not enough to warrant an Impact or Alert Day. The weather team is expecting an Impact Day on Sunday.

Through Wednesday, Tuesday appears to be the only dry day in the forecast.

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