LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – More rain – and snow in higher elevations – in expected around Northern California this holiday week.
A special weather statement issued by the National Weather Service on Monday remains in effect for Lake County and much of the region due to the forecast of another cold storm set to arrive on Thursday.
Forecasters said the cold system will bring rain in lower elevations and low snow levels into the upper foothills on Thursday and into Thursday night, and likely will create traffic issues for those who are on the road for the holidays.
The storm is forecast to bring a few inches of snow in the foothills above the 2,500-foot level, 6 to 12 inches in the Sierras above 4,500 feet, and between 1 to 2 feet above the 7,000 foot elevation mark.
In the Coast Range, snow levels are expected to range between 4 and 8 inches above 2000 feet elevation, the National Weather Service said.
The specific Lake County forecast said there is a chance of both rain and snow on Christmas Eve night, although little or no accumulation is expected.
The Christmas day outlook includes drier and colder temperatures, although snow showers could continue in the mountains, the forecast said.
In Lake County, Christmas day is expected to be mostly sunny, with daytime temperatures into the mid 40s and nighttime lows in the high 20s.
Lake County has had a wet start to the week, receiving a steady day of rain on Monday.
The National Weather Service reported the following rainfall totals, in inches, as of just after 12 a.m. on Tuesday:
– Cobb: 1.92.
– High Glade Lookout (above Upper Lake): 2.61.
– Indian Valley Reservoir: 0.02.
– Kelseyville: 1.38.
– Lakeport: 2.23.
– Lower Lake: 0.69.
– Middletown: 1.43.
– Upper Lake: 1.90.
At about the same time, the US Geological Survey reported that Clear Lake's level had risen to 0.95 feet Rumsey, up from just over 0.70 feet Rumsey a week before.
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Forecast calls for Christmas Eve storm; snow in Lake County possible
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