An early-season storm is set to bring the first significant snow of the season to much of the Sierra and soaking rains to the Sacramento foothills and valley.

Sacramento Valley rain

CBS Sacramento First Alert weather team says the rain will likely arrive in Sacramento around noon or shortly after, with more than a half-inch of rain by 5 p.m. There is a slight chance of thunderstorms embedded within the rain bands. If these materialize late afternoon or evening, they can produce localized wind gusts of 40-50 mph. Widespread high wind isn't anticipated at this time.

The heaviest rain in the valley will move through Monday afternoon and evening. Areas of rain will continue into Tuesday, tapering to showers by Tuesday afternoon.

Widespread rainfall totals will be about 1-1.5" with localize

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