By David E. Hubler
Contributor, EDM Digest
Residents of northern California are basking in a couple of days of sun while preparing for Sunday’s predicted next round of rain storms.
A flash flood watch remains in effect through 7 a.m. Saturday in the northern San Joaquin Valley and Delta, according to the Sacramento Bee newspaper.
The storms have dumped eight inches of rain this month in addition to the 9.85 inches that fell in January.
The effects of the storms are apparent throughout the area.
A mudslide closed portions of Highway 193 in El Dorado County.
The shoulder of a major east-west highway fell away Tuesday, reducing traffic to one lane in each direction. Traffic slowed to 30 miles an hours on Interstate 80 and Highway 50 while crews worked to repair the roadway.
Authorities on Wednesday issued a chains control requirement for all vehicles traveling in the Sierra area of I-80. Show showers earlier in the week made the roadbed icy and vehicles had little traction.
Weather forecasters predict far fewer clouds during the next few days. Mostly sunny skies and cool temperatures are forecast through Saturday, giving streams a chance to recede and crews to finish road repairs.
The next storm system – predicted to be moderate in comparison – is expected on Sunday and Monday.
About the Author
David E. Hubler brings a variety of government, journalism and teaching experience to his position as a Quality Assurance Editor at APUS. David’s professional background includes serving as a senior editor at CIA and the Voice of America. He has also been a managing editor for several business-to-business and business-to-government publishing companies. David has taught high school English in Connecticut and at Northern Virginia Community College. He has a master’s degree for Teachers of English from the University of New Hampshire and a B.A. in English from New York University. In March 2017, Rowman & Littlefield will publish the paperback edition of David’s latest book, “The Nats and the Grays, How Baseball in the Nation’s Capital Survived WWII and Changed the Game Forever.”
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