EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. —

Rain has been the headliner for the start of Northern California’s winter storm, but snow is picking up in the Sierra.

The largest amounts are expected in the afternoon and the evening. The heaviest snow will be south of Donner Summit, Meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn said.

(Video above: Winter storm updates Tuesday at noon.)

Below is the latest information on chain controls.

3 p.m.: Chain controls are up on Highway 50 and Highway 88.

Highway 50 : Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all 4 wheels from Twin Bridges to Meyers.

Highway 88 : Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all 4 wheels from 4 miles east of Ham's Station to Silver Lake.

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