A new Pacific storm will approach the area today, bringing more rain and high elevation snow to the region, with the unsettled weather continuing off and on well into next week! Expect overcast skies today with scattered light showers, increasing this afternoon. Cooler and breezy with highs in the 40s, south to southwest winds gusting 15-25 mph at times with the snow level around 10,000 feet. Showers and isolated thunderstorms will continue today night into New Year's Day, continued cool and breezy as the snow level remains above 8,000 feet. Showers will taper off on Friday with a little break between storms. A second system is forecast to pass through the area this weekend, bringing another round of rain and snow. The snow level may fall to around 7,000-8,000 feet, with generally light precipitation amounts expected. A 3rd and colder storm should arrive early next week, bringing better potential for snowfall and lower snow levels, but the exact details are unknown at this time. If you have travel plans throughout the holidays, be extra safe on those roads and always carry chains!