Multiple days of rain and high winds are forecast over a five-day period from Sunday, Feb. 15-Thursday, Feb. 19.

Winter roars back in Sacramento, with two storms bringing midweek rain and Sierra snow, followed by a colder, stronger system this weekend with heavy rain and wind.

A strong Pacific storm is set to roll in late Sunday and hang around through midweek, bringing a soggy mix of valley rain, gusty south winds and heavy Sierra snow that could turn mountain travel into a serious ordeal.

How much rain and snow fell in the Sacramento area?

The Sacramento area and the western United States will be seeing a “major pattern change” next week that could bring much cooler temperatures, rain and even snow. A drier-than-normal

Rain likely Tuesday afternoon in Sacramento. Expect slick roads and Sierra snow with possible chain controls through Wednesday.

The National weather service put out a warning that travel conditions could deteriorate starting Sunday night.