LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The National Weather Service is forecasting the arrival of a big storm late this week that’s expected to bring a lot of rain to parts of Northern California, as well as snow to higher elevations.

Lake County, like much of the rest of the North State, has been enjoying warm early spring temperatures and plenty of sunshine after heavy late winter storms.

The National Weather Service said the large storm moving in over the state is set to arrive with rain on Thursday.

Forecasters are calling for heavy rain on Friday and Saturday, as well as the possibility of thunderstorms.

There also is the potential for snow in the mountains around Northern California, particularly the Sierras. The agency urges people to watch the forecast if they plan mountain travel this weekend.

The specific Lake County forecast calls for a mix of partly sunny and partly cloudy conditions through Wednesday, with a 40-percent chance of rain beginning on Thursday, with heavy rain possible on Thursday night.

Rain is expected to continue in Lake County through Sunday night, based on the forecast.

This week’s temperatures are forecast to be in the mid-60s during the daytime hours and high 40s at night, with those temperatures dropping into the low 50s in the day and high 30s at night after the arrival of the storm system.

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