Keep The Snow Shovel, Umbrella Handy For Next Couple Of Days In Sierra, Sacramento

Gusty winds that blew into the Sacramento area Tuesday afternoon are expected to accompany rain into Wednesday. The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for the Central Valley and foothills, effective until 7 a.m. Wednesday, with a forecast for south winds of 15 to 30 mph and gusts up to 45 mph. Tuesday’s storm brought rain to Sacramento and snow to the Sierra. As of 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, downtown Sacramento had recorded 0.36 inches of rain since midnight, with 0.38 reported at Sacramento Executive Airport, said Johnnie Powell, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. Sacramento International Airport recorded 0.72 inches, while 0.51 inches was reported in Roseville.