Is more rain in the forecast for Visalia?

Rain poured down on the San Joaquin Valley while snow dusted areas of the Sierra Nevada over the weekend – and more could be on the way.

Portions of the Yosemite and Sequoia national parks and forests now require chains for travel due to the inclement weather, while other areas – like Generals Highway from Wuksachi Lodge to the junction with Highway 180 – are closed to the public because of the heavy snow.

“Conditions in the mountains can change rapidly and become very challenging or dangerous for those that are unprepared or inexperienced traveling in the mountains during winter,” the National Park Service website reads. “If you are inexperienced in winter travel in the mountains, consider visiting when conditions improve.”

Other national park closures include Highway 180 to Cedar Grove at the Hume gate, Mineral King Road, Panoramic Drive in the Grant Grove area, Crystal Cave Road and Redwood Mountain Road.

For the most up-to-date road closures, click here. Tulare County was also impacted by rain over the weekend as some areas in Visalia reported between .50 to .75 inches of rain on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, leaving some areas of town briefly inaccessible.

“Periods of heavier rain could produce localized street flooding,” a tweet from the National Weather Service Sacramento reads. “Never drive through flooded roads.”   

Visalia may see more rain throughout the rest of the week, starting today. There is a 30% chance of rain between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Tuesday, as well as a 20% chance of rain before 11 p.m.

Five-day forecast

• Tuesday: A 30% chance of rain throughout the day, mainly between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., and a 20% chance before 11 p.m. The day will be mostly cloudy with a high near 55 degrees and a low around 41 degrees.

• Wednesday: Partly sunny with a high around 54 degrees and a low around 37 degrees. There will be calm wind and patchy frost after 5 a.m.

• Thursday: Patchy frost before 9 a.m. The day will be mostly sunny with a high around 55 degrees, while the evening will be partly cloudy with a low around 38 degrees. There is a 10% chance of rain after 5 a.m.

• Friday: A 20% chance of rain before 11 a.m. The day will be partly sunny with a high near 54 degrees while the night will be partly cloudy with a low around 37 degrees — patchy frost after 4 a.m.

• Saturday: A 20% chance of rain. The day will be partly sunny with a high near 54 degrees while the night will be partly cloudy with a low around 38 degrees. Expect patchy frost.

This article originally appeared on Visalia Times-Delta: California weather: Is even more rain forecast for Visalia this week?