Kelly Curran

Sacramento

Meteorologist and Reporter at KCRA-TV (Sacramento, CA)

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Sunny and breezy in the Valley, but more showers in the Sierra

1 week ago | kcra.com | Kelly Curran

Scattered showers continue in the Sierra through Sunday afternoon with a few snow showers possible above 8,000 ft.. The Valley will see sunny skies today but north winds will increase throughout the day. A WIND ADVISORY is in place for the Sacramento Valley from 8:00 am Sunday through 8:00 pm Monday for winds gusting up to 50 mph. The strongest of the winds will be on the west side of the Valley and will likely peak Monday morning. Winds diminish Tuesday and temperatures continue to rise.
What are the Northern California rain and snow totals from the weekend?

2 weeks ago | kcra.com | Kelly Curran

THIS WEEKEND. KCRA 3 METEOROLOGIST KELLY KERN HAS BEEN TRACKING THE SNOW AND THE RAIN TOTALS. JOINS US NOW WITH A LOOK AT THE NUMBERS. KELLY. YEAH, ABSOLUTELY. PICKING UP QUITE A BIT OF SNOW IN THE SIERRA OVER THE WEEKEND. AND THE RAIN AT LEAST SIGNIFICANT FOR SOME OF US. LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT SOME OF THOSE SNOW TOTALS. SO BECAUSE A LOT OF THE RESORTS HAVE ALREADY CLOSED, IT’S KIND OF HARD TO GET THOSE NUMBERS IN.
Northern California forecast: Timeline for more Valley rain, Sierra snow on Sunday; A look at totals

2 weeks ago | kcra.com | Kelly Curran

YEAR’S EVENT. TURNING TO KCRA 3 WEATHER NOW THE SIERRA SEEING SOME SNOW OVER THE WEEKEND. AND FOR THOSE LOOKING TO HIT THE SLOPES ONE LAST TIME BEFORE THE SEASON ENDS, THERE ARE A FEW RESORTS STILL OPEN. SUGAR BOWLS CLOSING DAY IS TODAY, SO GET OUT THERE IF YOU WANT TO AND PALISADES TAHOE WILL BE OPEN THROUGH MAY 26TH. SO JUST UNDER A MONTH TO GO OUT THERE AND ENJOY. KELLY TALKING ABOUT ENJOYING ITS IT’S A DRIZZLY DAY. WE WERE TALKING ABOUT NAPS BEFORE THE SHOW TODAY.
Impact Day: Scattered showers and Sierra snow

2 weeks ago | kcra.com | Kelly Curran

Scattered Valley and Foothills rain and Sierra snow continue Saturday and Sunday. Snow will be fairly constant above 5,000' with weekend totals of up to 10" possible around Donner Summit and up to 14" in Sonora Pass. Expect chain controls and be prepared for winter driving conditions in the Sierra. Temperatures will remain cool with Valley highs in the low to mid 60s over the weekend. The Foothills will only manage highs in the 50s this weekend and the Sierra will experience highs in the 40s.
NorCal forecast: Cooler weather is ushering in a chance for showers

3 weeks ago | kcra.com | Kelly Curran

DEALING WITH A LITTLE BIT OF THE MARINE LAYER IN THE BAY AREA, BUT OVERALL IT’S GOING TO BE MAINLY SUNNY TODAY. IT IS GOING TO BE BREEZY. IT’S THAT ONSHORE FLOW, BUT THAT’S WHAT’S HELPING TO COOL US OFF A LITTLE BIT. SO AS WE TAKE A LOOK AT FUTURECAST AGAIN SUNNY SKIES TODAY. TOMORROW MORE CLOUDS MOVING IN. AND THEN FOR FRIDAY THIS IS WHEN WE’RE GOING TO SEE A CHANCE FOR SOME SHOWERS, PRIMARILY FOR THE SIERRA AND THE FOOTHILLS IN THE AFTERNOON.
More sunshine and above normal temperatures in NorCal

3 weeks ago | kcra.com | Kelly Curran

REPORTING. IT IS NOW 420. TIME FOR A CHECK ON OUR FORECAST AS WE TAKE A LIVE LOOK HERE AT OUR SUTTER HEALTH PARK SKY CAMERA. AFTER A BEAUTIFUL DAY YESTERDAY. KELLY. OH, YES, CERTAINLY WAS. AND WE’RE EXPECTING MORE OF THE SAME TODAY. A LOT OF SUNSHINE, MORE WARM TEMPERATURES OUT THERE AS WELL. SO LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT WE’RE SEEING RIGHT NOW AT THE CAPITOL. AGAIN, NOT MUCH GOING ON. CLEAR SKIES. WINDS GENERALLY PRETTY LIGHT FOR US RIGHT NOW. AND IT’S 55 DEGREES. WINDS SOUTH SEVEN MILES PER HOUR.
Northern California forecast: Warm and sunny Easter Sunday

3 weeks ago | kcra.com | Kelly Curran

A few clouds will be present early in the morning, but mostly sunny skies dominate the afternoon. Temperatures will once again be above normal with low 80s expected in the Valley, mid 70s in the Foothills, and mid 60s in the Sierra. Mainly sunny skies, light winds and warm temperatures continue through Wednesday.A low pressure system approaching from the Northwest will bring clouds and more seasonable temperatures to the region beginning Thursday.
Northern California forecast: sunny and warm Saturday

3 weeks ago | kcra.com | Kelly Curran

Saturday begins with a few clouds and cool temperatures but sunshine and warm temperatures are on tap for the afternoon once again. Highs in the Valley will be in the upper 70s to 80s, while the Foothills can expect low to mid 70s and upper 50s to low 60s in the Sierra. Easter Sunday will basically be a repeat of Sunday with afternoon highs a few degrees warmer.
Sunny and warmer Sunday in Northern California

1 month ago | kcra.com | Kelly Curran

Sunshine and warm temperatures are on tap for Sunday along with a northerly breeze with gusts in the valley up to 30 mph. Clear skies continue through the overnight hours and into Monday with the warmest temperatures of the week expected in the afternoon. Two converging low pressures will bring more clouds and chances for Sierra thunderstorms Tuesday through Friday. Current models show dry conditions for the Valley and Foothills during this period, but rain is not completely out of the question.
Northern California forecast: Sunny Saturday

1 month ago | kcra.com | Kelly Curran

A few high clouds are present early Saturday morning, but those will clear out leaving us with widespread sunshine for the remainder to the day. Temperatures will be above normal once again, but cooler than yesterday. Expected Valley highs on Saturday in the mid and upper 70s, while the Foothills see highs in the low 70s and low 60s in the Sierra.