LAKE COUNTY – The storms that brought snow and freezing temperatures to the county during the Christmas holiday have cleared and forecasters are predicting rain and even a little sunshine in the week ahead.

The National Weather Service in Sacramento is predicting a 30- to 60-percent chances of showers in parts of Lake County on Saturday, with temperatures in the 40s and slight winds at about 6 miles per hour.

On Sunday, the agency is forecasting a 40- to 50-percent chance of rain in the county.

Moving into next week, a 40-percent chance of rain is expected on Monday, decreasing to 20-percent overnight, the National Weather Service reported.

Tuesday has a promise of sunshine and a daytime high of 48 degrees, a temperature that also is predicted for Wednesday, when a slight chance of rain once again is predicted.

The National Weather Service also is predicting slight chances of rain next Thursday and Friday.

Conditions on area roads appeared much clearer on Friday, as compared to previous days, according to California Highway Patrol incident reports.

However, colder nighttime temperatures still led to icy conditions in parts of the county, which the reports noted.

Weather-related issues such as downed trees continue to be a concern on area roadways.

A large tree was reported down and blocking both lanes on Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake Park Friday at about 6:47 p.m. .County road crews responded to clear the road, which took just under three hours to complete.

CHP officers will remain out in force through Sunday as part of a seasonal maximum enforcement period in response to the holidays.

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