First Alert Weather: More rain and snow comes to region, landspout spotted near Nicolaus
After a short stretch of summer-like weather, a spring storm is set to bring inches of snow to the Sierra and rain across the valley Tuesday.
Landspout spotted near Nicolaus
A CBS13 viewer sent in images of a possible funnel cloud spotted east of Nicolaus.
What the images show is a landspout, resembling a smaller tornado. The difference between the two is that instead of forming in supercell thunderstorms downward to the ground, a landspout forms from the ground up and is not nearly as powerful.
Another viewer who sent in additional images (seen below) said they were taken between 4:15 p.m. and 2:24 p.m. between Highway 70 and Powerline Road.
Thunderstorms move in
Thunderstorms are now moving in the Stockton area.
Gusty wind is expected along with small hail.
2pm: Thunderstorms moving into the Stockton area now. Expect gusty wind and small hail. pic.twitter.com/WxrG21u46G
— Nic Merianos (@NickMerianos) May 2, 2023
Locals talk about the snow they received this season
It's May – and there's snow in the Sierra! We headed up I-80 to check out this super-late snowfall.
Sierra creeks running high
Creeks and rivers in the Sierra are already running high as even more wet weather rolls into the region Tuesday morning.
Beautiful Conditions in the Sierra! More snow and creeks and rivers running high! @GoodDaySac @CBSSacramento #tahoe #snow #winter pic.twitter.com/sGuK50YlKM
— DG (@CameraGuyDave1) May 2, 2023
Cool, wet morning for NorCal
Our little hot weather preview is a thing of the past for the moment as Northern California woke up to cold and wet weather once again.
Even after the unsettled weather, forecasts show that much cooler and below normal temperatures will linger for a few more days.
Today is a First Alert Action Day. A late-season storm brings rain, snow, and possible thunderstorms to Northern California. The chance of showers will lessen later this week. Drive safely. @CBSSacramento @GoodDaySac pic.twitter.com/qDsBRjz6b3
— Tracy Humphrey (@TracyHumphreyTV) May 2, 2023
Monday evening weather forecast
Snow and rain begin in NorCal
After a short stretch of summer-like weather, snow has begun falling over parts of the Sierra and rain has begun falling in parts of Northern California late Monday night.
This is expected to build through the overnight hours while being on and off through Tuesday morning. Come the afternoon, heavier and steadier snowfall is expected in the Sierra, which will be the area impacted the most by the storm. Chain controls are possible during this time.
You can check road conditions and restrictions here as the storm progresses.
Thunderstorms are also possible during the evening hours.