The KCRA 3 weather team is carefully monitoring a developing weather pattern that could lead to the first storm of the season for Northern California early next week.

As of Wednesday evening, forecast models are leaning towards the potential for impactful mountain snow and Valley rain starting Monday afternoon but there is uncertainty with five days to go. A small shift in the storm track could dramatically change the outcome for the region next week.

Anyone with travel plans in the mountains Monday or Tuesday should pay close attention to this forecast. Use this weekend to make sure that your vehicle is ready for winter driving conditions.

There's no need to cancel plans in the Valley or Foothills at this point, but plan for the possibility of rain Monday afternoon into Tuesday.

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