The capital region can anticipate a bout of sunny skies and pleasant temperatures before a change in weather patterns brings showers and the potential for thunderstorms next week, according to the National Weather Service in Sacramento.
Residents can look forward to clear, pleasant weather through the weekend, with daytime temperatures in the low to mid-70s. Light winds will shift from the southwest to the northwest later in the week. On Friday night, expect a low around 53 degrees and calm winds by evening.
Saturday night will stay clear, leading into a sunny Sunday with a high near 74 degrees. Sunday night will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 53 degrees.
You might need a raincoat for Columbus Day, as showers are expected to start after 11 a.m. Rain will likely continue into the night and Tuesday, with a high around 63 degrees.
Showers may continue into Wednesday, but there will be some sunshine with partly sunny skies and a high near 63 degrees. This mix of weather is typical for Sacramento in October.
