Residents across Sacramento can expect a gusty day ahead according to the National Weather Service in Sacramento. The NWS latest forecast indicates northerly winds picking up across the region, with the possibility of wind gusts reaching 40 mph or higher along the I-5 corridor and between 50 to 70% percent chance of 50 mph or greater gusts in the mountains.
While the winds are expected to subside by early Tuesday morning, the morning fog that has settled in parts of the southern Sacramento and northern San Joaquin Valleys is projected to clear by mid-morning due to these northerly winds. As for temperatures, the valley highs will hover in the high 50s to 60s, with 40s to 50s at higher elevations, maintaining near to above-normal conditions throughout the week. Despite the chill, patchy morning frost and fog are to remain a constant until Thursday.
Looking forward to the weekend, an 'inside slider' short wave trough is set to bring changes starting Friday night. This could translate into showers, particularly in the northern and eastern foothills, and snow showers in the mountains. Sacramento Valley residents may also see a slight chance of rain on Saturday, particularly as cooler temperatures accompany the breezy to windy conditions ushered in by the trough.
Snow levels are expected to drop over the weekend, with "light snow showers possible in the foothills," as mentioned by the National Weather Service. However, the weather seems to pivot back to drier conditions by early next week as the trough pushes south and upper ridging builds into Northern California, restoring calm in its wake. Whether it's fog, wind, or showers, Northern Californians are looking at a dynamic slate of winter weather as January marches on.
