KCRA 3 is designating Saturday as an Impact Day in Northern California due to the significant impact of wet weather on outdoor events and travel in the Valley and Sierra regions. Rain showers were most intense during the morning hours, with the possibility of isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon that ultimately did not materialize. The foothills experienced heavy rainfall, while the mountains received minimal rain but some parts of the valley accumulated nearly an inch of rain by 8 p.m.
Snow levels were forecasted to drop as low as 4,000 feet on Saturday morning, with limited accumulation expected at lower elevations. Higher elevations in Sierra passes could see 3 to 6 inches of snow throughout the day, with peak snowfall anticipated in the late afternoon. By Sunday, there may be lingering showers, albeit less frequent than on Saturday. Residents of Pollock Pines expressed mixed reactions to the unseasonably cold weather, with some eager for the snow to depart and others finding it beautiful and refreshing, highlighting the diversity of perspectives within the community.