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Published on September 17, 2024
Sacramento Braces for a Cooler, Showery Wednesday After Tranquil Weather TodaySource: Unsplash/ Anik Deb Nath

Residents of Sacramento can expect a brief bout of tranquility in the skies today before a change in the weather ushers in a cooler and potentially showery Wednesday. The National Weather Service Sacramento CA is reporting "dry weather expected today with slight warming" due to a wave of upper ridging, yet another weather system is projected to disrupt this calm, moving in tonight through Wednesday.

With the approaching storm system, "POPs increase from N to S tonight with widespread chance of showers over the CWA Wednesday," the National Weather Service Sacramento CA remarks, thus signaling NorCal's short-lived dry spell is nearing its end. During this shift, potential thunderstorms are lurking in the foothills and mountains.

The weather wonkery continues as the upper low is "progged to continue to dig south along the CA coast to near Point Conception by 12z Thu," according to the National Weather Service Sacramento CA, setting the stage for lingering precipitation over the Sierra Nevada by Thursday. However, we're slated for drying out and warming up heading into the weekend.

Saturday onward is looking up for sun-seekers, with "dry weather expected through the extended forecast period as high pressure extends inland over NorCal," the National Weather Service Sacramento CA assures. Those itching for the comeback of toastier temperatures will find solace in the fact that the Central Valley is headed for the 90s, while the mountains and foothills can expect a range of 60s to 80s as early as next week.

This current atmospheric dance also means predictable flying weather for now, with "VFR conditions over interior NorCal thru 12z Wed," as stated by the National Weather Service Sacramento CA. Pilots should anticipate the typical below 12 knots winds, except if they are navigating near the Delta where Southwest winds can ramp up to 20 knots. While the skies are set to stay clear for jet-setters for a little while, those navigating the altitudes might need to prepare for potential MVFR/IFR conditions with the mountaintop showers inbound.

In California, weather can be unpredictable, and right now, Sacramento is experiencing a mix of sunny and rainy spells as autumn approaches. Mariners and aviation fans will find the conditions generally mild, but they should stay alert for any sudden changes.