Winter Storm Watch Begins Friday in Sierra Nevada
A Winter Storm Watch is set to begin Friday in the Sierra Nevada region, bringing a mix of rain, wind, and snow. Weather models are showing increasing agreement on the storm's progression, with a trough splitting in the Pacific and a low-pressure system moving in behind it. Snow levels are expected to start high, above 7,000 feet, before dropping to 6,000 feet Friday night. Wind gusts in the valley could exceed 40 mph on Friday, followed by rain late Friday into early Saturday morning. Another round of precipitation is forecast late Sunday into Monday, with snow levels dropping to the foothills, though snowfall amounts are expected to be limited. Sierra Wave Clouds may appear Thursday, signaling turbulence and the incoming storm. Source time: not specified.