It might snow in Auburn and Sacramento soon. Here’s when flurries may fall in the area

It’s expected to snow in Auburn and Sacramento next week, according to the National Weather Service Sacramento office.

The National Weather Service initially forecast snowfall to start in Auburn Monday night into Tuesday. But new forecasts show flurries are expected to fall early Sunday morning, coupled with rain and clouds. Sacramento might see snow Tuesday as the cold front pushes snow levels down through the weekend.

“It is still pretty far out so the confidence at this time is pretty low with that, but its something we are keeping an eye on for sure,” said weather service meteorologist Katrina Hand.

The National Weather Service said Thursday in a tweet the snow level will likely be around 1,000 feet for the storm arriving Tuesday, but the level could fall to 500 feet or less.

Hand said Sacramento’s snowfall probably won’t accumulate on the ground as much as Auburn’s flurries.

NWS meteorologist Eric Kurth said while snow isn’t rare for Auburn, it is uncommon enough that residents should be on extra alert through the weekend.

Here’s a closer look into Auburn and Sacramento’s forecast leading into early next week, as of Dec. 23, according to the National Weather Service:

AUBURN DETAILED FORECAST

THURSDAY | High of 50 degrees

Showers are likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then rain after 10 a.m. South wind 13 to 17 mph with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

THURSDAY NIGHT | Low of 48 degrees

Rain and South wind up to 16 mph with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

FRIDAY | High of 46 degrees

Rain and South wind 10 to 14 mph with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

FRIDAY NIGHT | Low of 38 degrees

Rain and South Southeast wind up to 11 mph with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

SATURDAY | High of 41 degrees

Rain and South wind 10 to 14 mph with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

SATURDAY NIGHT | Low of 34 degrees

Rain likely before 4 a.m, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation is expected.

SUNDAY | High near 40 degrees

A chance of rain and snow before 7 a.m., then rain likely. Mostly cloudy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation is expected.

SUNDAY NIGHT | Low of 34 degrees

Rain likely. Cloudy.

MONDAY | High of 40 degrees

Rain likely, mainly before 10 a.m. Mostly cloudy.

MONDAY NIGHT | Low of 28 degrees

A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy.

TUESDAY | High of 38 degrees

A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy.

TUESDAY NIGHT | High of 32 degrees

Rain likely. Mostly cloudy.

WEDNESDAY | High of 38 degrees

A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy.

SACRAMENTO DETAILED FORECAST

THURSDAY | High of 56 degrees

A chance of rain after 10 a.m. Mostly cloudy with South wind 10 to 16 mph and gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

THURSDAY NIGHT | Low of 47 degrees

Rain likely. Mostly cloudy and South wind up to 15 mph with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

FRIDAY | High of 53 degrees

Partly sunny and South Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph with gusts as high as 25 mph. A 50%chance of rain.

FRIDAY NIGHT | Low of 44 degrees

Rain, mainly after 10 p.m. South Southeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

SATURDAY | High of 49 degrees

Rain and South wind up to 13 mph with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

SATURDAY NIGHT | Low of 37 degrees

A 50% chance of rain and mostly cloudy.

SUNDAY | High near 47 degrees

A 50% chance of rain and mostly cloudy.

SUNDAY NIGHT | Low of 40 degrees

Rain likely mainly after 10 p.m. Cloudy.

MONDAY | High of 46 degrees

A chance of rain. Partly sunny.

MONDAY NIGHT | Low of 34 degrees

A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy.

TUESDAY | High of 42 degrees

A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy.

TUESDAY NIGHT | High of 36 degrees

A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy.

WEDNESDAY | High of 43 degrees

A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy.

This story was originally published December 22, 2021 at 8:44 AM.