March to end with more rain, wind and cold temperatures

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — March is going out with more rain and frosty temperatures.

The National Weather Service said Lake County can expect rainfall, wind and overnight frost through the middle of the week.

The forecast calls for rainy conditions through Tuesday night, with up to 2 inches of rain during that time frame.

Rainfall totals in inches for the 48-hour period ending at 1:30 a.m. Monday are as follows:

— High Glade Lookout (above Upper Lake): 0.80.
— Kelseyville: 0.58.
— Knoxville Creek: 0.42.
— Lake Pillsbury: 1.32.
— Lyons Valley: 1.16.
— Middletown: 0.72.
— Upper Lake: 0.64.

Through midweek, windy conditions also are in the forecast, with wind speeds topping 30 miles per hour.

On Monday, temperatures are expected to hover in the 40s during the day and at night, with daytime temperatures continuing in the 40s on Tuesday, dropping into the 30s that night.

Early Wednesday, the National Weather Service said areas of frost are expected, with temperatures forecast to remain in the 30s that night.

From Thursday through Sunday, temperatures will begin to warm up. By Sunday, daytime conditions are expected to reach the low 70s, with nighttime temperatures in the high 40s.

While Lake County can expect more rain and colder temperatures, to the east, areas around Sierras are forecast to see heavy snow this week.

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