LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – A new series of storms heading for Northern California and Lake County is forecast to bring more rain as well as mountain snow.

The National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch for the northern third of Lake County – from Upper Lake north – from 6 p.m. Saturday to 11 a.m. Monday.

A winter storm watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel, the National Weather Service said.

The National Weather Service said the series of storms will bring mountain snow, gusty winds
and hazardous mountain travel to Northern California from the weekend and into next week.

The watch said locations above the 4,000-foot level are expected to see heavy snow accumulations.

Across Lake County, the specific forecast calls for chances of rain from Saturday through Friday. Rain is expected to be heavy at times on Monday and Tuesday.

Daytime temperatures over the coming week will range from the high 40s to mid 50s, and from the high 30s to low 40s at night, based on the forecast.

Light winds also are forecast for Saturday and Sunday.

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