As a slight reprieve from the recent heatwave hits the Sacramento area, residents are preparing to see temperatures begin to slightly drop this weekend. According to the National Weather Service Sacramento CA, highs that have been scorching the Central Valley will start to simmer down, offering a small measure of relief.
Amidst the swath of cumulus clouds that have been rolling into the region from the northwest, it is forecasted to not be as hot through Monday, with day-time temperatures hovering around the 100-degree mark. Nightfall will bring cooler temperatures, dipping into the 70s to mid-80s, according to the latest NWS report. But there's a chance to finally unbutton those collars and breathe a bit easier, as a more significant temperature decline is expected to commence starting Tuesday.
For those already scouting for their umbrellas, mid-week could bring the patter of showers, particularly over the mountainous and northern areas of Sacramento Valley. "Deep upper low progged into the PacNW Wednesday with associated troughing dropping into NorCal," the NWS articulates a sign of potential precipitation from I-80 northward. Along with those drops, better grab a light sweater, as highs on Wednesday are projected to be a comfortable mid-80s in the valley.
As Thursday rolls in, residents might begin to notice a slight uptick in northerly winds, a natural fan to compliment the cooled-down atmosphere. Humidity is also on the docket to take a nosedive, so despite the drop in mercury, the elevated fire weather risk seems to stay at bay—no need to keep that go-bag too close at hand just yet. Mid to late-week temperatures are predicted to "returning to near normal," the NWS mentions. By the weekend, another weather change looks to be on the horizon as the upper troughing deepens once more, indicating a pattern of fluctuation in the days ahead.
Travelers and daily commuters should note that VFR conditions are expected to persist for the next 24 hours across interior NorCal. Those venturing into the realms of the sky — aviators and drone enthusiasts alike — can bank on mostly clear paths. Surface winds will generally stay below the 12-knot threshold in the Central Valley, save for some gusty stretches in the Delta area, where they might hit 25 knots post 9 PM Saturday.
