More snow hit the Central Sierra than predicted this week. Here’s how many inches
The UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab recorded nearly 4 inches on Wednesday, above what was forecast for the region.
The research field station is located at the Donner Pass near Truckee. The lab measured 3.9 inches of snow in a 24 hour period, according to the snow lab’s website.
We received 3.9" (10 cm) of snowfall over the last 24 hours!
The storm came in as #snow rather than rain as was initially expected, which is why accumulation was slightly higher than the 1-3" forecast. Let's hope the pattern of over performing continues!#CAwx #CAwater pic.twitter.com/m5IoDyJBlX— UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab (@UCB_CSSL) October 26, 2023
Snow levels were slightly higher than the 1 to 3 inches of snow predicted, according to a Thursday post from the lab on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Significant snowfalls in past years
The first major snowfall in the Central Sierra Snow Lab has happened as early as Oct. 2 and as late as Nov. 26 over the years, according to the snow lab.
Contrary to some areas south of us, we're not expecting any #snow accumulation at the lab from Saturday's storm. We'll primarily have rain with only a few flakes here and there.
So, when does the lab typically get its first measurable snowfall of the year? Check it out here pic.twitter.com/rmhGzZOpv2— UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab (@UCB_CSSL) September 27, 2023
Is more snow in the forecast?
Over the next five days, mostly clear and sunny skies are forecast in the Tahoe area, according to the National Weather Service.
However, there will be a wind advisory over the weekend near Truckee, according to the five-day forecast from the weather service.
The weather service also issued a Red Flag Warning for much of Northern California, mainly in the Sacramento Valley and foothills, into Sunday as the region expects high winds and low humidity.
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