A “strong” atmospheric river appears poised to soak Northern California, including parts of the North Bay, later this week, according to the National Weather Service.

Expect rounds of heavy rain and Sierra snow, flooding concerns and travel impacts through the weekend before Thanksgiving. The week begins with a Freeze Warning across the Valley on Monday night into Tuesday morning. Areas below 2,000 feet in elevation can expect overnight lows by Tuesday morning to drop below 36 degrees.

A major storm system due to slam Northern California this week will hit the Sierra just in time for the start of ski season – but skiers might have to wait for the weekend for a real burst of snow. An atmospheric river event expected to douse California's far north starting Wednesday morning should bring a wave of precipitation to the Tahoe area later this week,

A strong atmospheric river storm is headed for Northern California this week, bringing heavy rain, mountain snow, high winds and the potential for flooding.

The probability of an “impressive” low pressure system off the Pacific Ocean morphing into the first atmospheric river of the season for California and possibly going through the North Bay is increasing,

A powerful bomb cyclone could bring several inches of rain to California this week due to an extreme atmospheric river. Here's what to expect.

I-80 travel disruptions are possible as several inches of snow are forecast for the Sierra Nevada. Nevada should see the effects later in the week.

Monday will bring cooler-than-seasonable temperatures in Northern California, with upper elevations still experiencing snowy conditions.