Mark Finan
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Sacramento, CA, United States
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Here are possible Northern California rain and snow totals
A warmer weather system is going to bring wind, rain and snow to Northern California from Thursday through Saturday. Here's a closer look on what to expect. → Read More
Will Lake Berryessa's 'Glory Hole' be used after recent rains?
With all the recent wet weather, the question arising for some is when will Lake Berryessa use its famous Glory Hole? → Read More
2 big California reservoirs hit highest levels in 2.5 years
California’s water supply has hit a new milestone for the year in the wake of three weeks of wet weather. → Read More
No named hurricanes in the U.S. this August. How rare is that?
The hurricane season in the U.S. has been very quiet so far this year. → Read More
Why the rest of California's fire season remains unpredictable
It is worth remembering that some of the most destructive fires in recent years have started after Sept. 1. → Read More
Heat wave expected across Sacramento Valley this week
Temperatures over the last few days have been near or below average in much of our area, but that will be changing this week. → Read More
Wildfire evacuation route concerns: Sheriff describes neighborhoods with few escape routes
KCRA 3’s Chief Meteorologist Mark Finan spoke with sheriff’s departments across the region about some of their greatest areas of concern. → Read More
‘Pretty scary’: Ex-DWR chief discusses changes made after Northern California's 1997 floods
"That was pretty scary. We could see it coming. You know it's going to be bad but you don't know how bad." → Read More
‘I'd never seen anything like this’: Former KCRA 3 chopper pilot describes ‘97 floods from the sky
As the water started rising, it was impossible to capture the damage from standing in one location. The best way to understand what was going on — was from the air. → Read More
Folsom Dam to start releasing water after recent rain, snowfall
After more than a year of well-below average water levels at Folsom Lake, the Bureau of Reclamation will start making releases from that reservoir early Tuesday morning. → Read More
Wildfire Smoke: Here’s what AQI really means
A description of what the AQI scale means for the air we breathe. → Read More
California drought: Here's what's going on with Folsom Lake's low levels
Folsom Lake isn't the biggest reservoir in California. In fact, there are nine others that hold more water. But in a dry year like this one Folsom Lake becomes the poster child of drought. → Read More
Running Dry: California's history of droughts
A question the weather team has been getting asked for the last few months is, "Are we in a drought?" A look at Folsom Lake would show that we definitely are. → Read More
Rain and Snow: What to expect next with NorCal’s winter storm
First came damaging winds that knocked out power to hundreds of thousands and crashed trees on streets and homes across Northern California. Rain and snow are set to follow as the storm continues its churn across the region. → Read More
Here’s when the upcoming winter storm could bring rain, snow to Northern California
A winter storm will blow through Northern California on Monday bringing wind and rain to the Valley and snow to the Sierra. → Read More
Rain, snow return to NorCal on Tuesday
Rain and snow return to the forecast this week, promising to be more impactful than last week. → Read More
Rain, snow expected in NorCal on Friday
Snow and rain are expected across Northern California on Friday. → Read More
Extreme wildfire danger this weekend: What you need to know
Extreme wildfire danger is expected this weekend due to forecast of dry and windy conditions. However, the weekend will start off nice with Saturday seeing highs in the 70s. → Read More
Summer heat returns to NorCal over Labor Day weekend
Another round of summer heat is expected across Northern California during the Labor Day weekend. → Read More
Rain, snow expected in NorCal: What you need to know
Rain and snow will move into Northern California this weekend. The wet weather is expected to last through Monday. → Read More