Northern California is expected to receive a soaking rain and gusty winds on Thursday.

KCRA 3's weather team is calling Thursday an Impact Day because of how wet and windy conditions could affect outdoor activities and travel.

Snow is also in the forecast, but the weather team has significantly tapered expected amounts with less cold air expected to move in.

Rain

A few showers are possible after sunset Wednesday evening, but the heaviest rainfall for the Valley is likely Thursday morning between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Steady rain will taper to scattered showers Thursday afternoon. The Foothills will see a continuous soaking rain all day, with the heaviest rates expected south of Highway 50.

The Sacramento Valley could see up to 1.5 inches of rain between Wednesday night and Friday mornin

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