LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Forecasters are predicting a strong storm system will bring winter weather to Northern California and the county over the next few days.

The National Weather Service on Monday issued a winter storm warning for northern Lake County and other parts of the state’s northern half.

The agency said the storm system is expected to pass from north to south through Northern California between late Tuesday night and midday Wednesday.

The storm is expected to bring rain, large amounts of snowfall in areas with elevation over 3,000 feet – where snow showers could continue until later in the week – and gusting winds, the National Weather Service said.

In Lake County, rain is expected to arrive after 4 p.m. Tuesday, with 1 to 2 inches possible overnight, forecasters said.

In addition, the forecast predicts south southwest winds up to 20 miles per hour and wind gusts up to 28 miles per hour in the evening.

Rain and wind is expected to continue Wednesday, with snow fall down to the 2,500-foot level Wednesday night, the National Weather Service said.

Warmer weather and sunshine is expected to return later in the week and over the weekend, according to the forecast.

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