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Duke Sama, an accounting student at California State University, Sacramento, uses a newspaper to shield himself from the rain as he makes his way across campus Friday.
Felix Garcia, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Sacramento, said 0.65 inches of rain fell in the capital city, topping the previous record of 0.59 inches on May 1, 1905.
Light rain was reported about 9 a.m. today. Showers are expected to continue through much of the day, although Garcia said the area might see some sunshine this afternoon. Temperatures in the valley are expected to reach the high 60s.
The storms are expected to drop 1 to 1.5 inches of snow in the Sierra, beginning at the 6,500-foot elevation.
"Tonight might be a perfect night to say home and watch a movie," Garcia said, noting that the rain will make for slick roads and potentially hazardous driving conditions.
Similar conditions are forecast for Sunday, with a 70 percent chance of rain.
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