00:00Drivers crossing California's Donner Pass should prepare for snow and slippery travel Friday.
00:05AccuWeather forecasts 6 to 10 inches Friday afternoon through Friday night, with delays on Interstate 80.
00:11But snow isn't the only travel problem.
00:14Rain could make California roads slick as water mixes with oil after dry weather.
00:18AccuWeather forecasts rain and mountain snow through the third week of November.
00:23The first storm arrives Friday into Saturday morning, potentially bringing rain to Los Angeles and San Diego.
00:29Snow could help some Sierra Nevada ski resorts open early before Thanksgiving.
00:33The next storm is projected to reach Northern California Sunday, then move south Monday.
00:38Another is forecast Wednesday through Friday, but its timing and path remain uncertain.
00:44The storms should also help ease drought across parts of the West.
00:47For drivers, that means several rounds of potentially slick travel, not just Friday snow.
00:53Disclosure. This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.