Winter Storm Warning Issued for Northern Sacramento Valley and Redding Through Thursday
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Northern Sacramento Valley, forecasting low-elevation snow and wind gusts up to 40 mph through Thursday night.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Sacramento Valley
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Sacramento
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northern Sacramento Valley.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Northern Sacramento Valley. The alert is currently in effect and is scheduled to remain active until 10:00 PM PST on Thursday, February 19.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Northern Sacramento Valley, including the city of Redding.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to prepare for hazardous conditions that may impact morning commutes through Thursday. Officials recommend checking the latest road conditions from Caltrans by visiting quickmap.dot.ca.gov or by dialing 5-1-1.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect low elevation snow with light accumulations of up to one inch. Winds are anticipated to be a significant factor, with gusts reaching as high as 40 mph.
Snow levels are projected to fluctuate throughout the week:
- Monday Night: 2,500 to 3,500 feet
- Tuesday through Thursday: 1,500 to 2,500 feet
- Northern Sacramento Valley: Potential for snow levels to drop below 1,000 feet.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective until 10:00 PM PST on Thursday, February 19. The highest potential for low elevation snowfall and the lowest snow levels are expected on Wednesday and Thursday mornings.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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