An early-season storm has brought the first significant snow of the season to much of the Sierra and soaking rains to the Northern California foothills and Sacramento Valley.

Here's what to know.

Sierra Snow

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for elevations above 6,500 feet through Wednesday morning.

A Winter Weather Advisory was also issued for the eastern slope of the Sierra, to include Truckee and South Lake Tahoe.

Snow showers gradually filled in through Monday morning and were heaviest late Monday evening, with varying intensities expected throughout Tuesday.

Scene of a crash at Donner Summit on Monday morning. CHP Truckee

Areas above 6,500 feet of elevation and of the western slope, such as Donner Pass and Soda Springs, could get up to around 3-6 inches of snow by Wednesda

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