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The strongest October storm in several years slammed into Northern California early this morning, bringing rain, wind, flooding, and damage to the area during the morning and afternoon hours. Winds gusted to 50 mph in some Valley locations, and the high country experienced hurricane-force winds during the storm. The system has brought some impressive rain totals to the area.
Rain totals as of 5 p.m.
- Downtown Sacramento: 3.01 inches
- Red Bluff: 1.52 inches
- Oroville: 1.46 inches
- Redding: 1.24 inches
- Marysville: 1.68 inches
- Stockton: 1.05 inches
- Modesto: 1.02 inches
- Auburn: 1.24 inches
- Paradise: 1.96 inches
- Vacaville: 4.19 inches
- Blue Canyon: 2.27 inches
- San Francisco Int'l Airport: 2.48 inches
The brunt of the storm has pushed east late this evening, with the heaviest precipitation expected over the Sierra overnight. Snow levels are above 9000 feet, and the highest passes and peaks can expect a foot or two of snow. In the Valley, scattered showers will continue through the night, but the heaviest of the rain is over. Scattered showers are possible again on Wednesday as the back side of the storm system moves through, but the rain will not be nearly as heavy as today. Temperatures will remain cool, mainly in the 60s across the Valley and 40s and 50s in the high country.
The rest of the week will be rather boring weather-wise. High pressure will build into the area behind the departing storm system, which will allow temperatures to climb into the 70s on Thursday and the 80s on Friday. Sunny skies will be the rule during the latter half of the week. Another, weaker storm system will bring rain showers to the area on Saturday and Sunday. This system will pale in comparison to today's storm, although the snow levels will be lower since the system is not tropical in nature like today's storm.
Almanac for October 14
Avg High: 79 F
Avg Low: 51 F
Record High: 96 F (1991)
Record Low: 42 F (1985)
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