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Travelers should brace for significant weather impacts on Christmas Eve (Tuesday). Rain is expected to commence early in the morning and continue throughout the day, along with snowfall in the Sierra. With heavy traffic expected as families rush to finalize plans, it's recommended to consider traveling on Monday instead, as it appears to be the safer option.
Post-Christmas Storms Ahead
Following the holiday festivities, anticipations for multiple storms linger into late December. Wednesday is expected to be a clear day, but by Thursday and Friday, another series of weather systems with atmospheric rivers is set to arrive, bringing further rainfall and additional snowfall to the Sierra.