The National Weather Service in Sacramento provides a mixed bag of weather conditions for the coming week. Today, the city can expect a slight chance of showers with mostly sunny skies and a high near 64 degrees, as per the latest forecast. Winds are expected to be light and variable, shifting southwest around 5 mph in the morning. It's not exactly the time to dig out the heavy rain gear, as the chance of precipitation today holds steady at a mere 20%.
As the sun sets, temperatures are predicted to dip to a low around 49 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. The breeze is to pick up slightly, coming from the north-northwest at around 6 to 9 mph. Looking ahead to the weekend, tomorrow should bring partly sunny skies with a high creeping up to near 66. Come nightfall, however, the chance of showers rises to 50 percent, accompanied by mostly cloudy conditions and gusts as high as 18 mph.
The National Weather Service also warns of a wetter Sunday, with forecasts indicating showers likely after 10 am and cloudy skies throughout the day. The high is expected to top out near 61 degrees, with south winds ranging from 13 to 15 mph, potentially gusting up to 23 mph. The possibility of rain continues into Sunday night, with showers and possibly a thunderstorm penciled into the forecast and an 80% chance of precipitation.
For those looking to plan their workweek wardrobe, keep the umbrella close at hand for Monday. Showers are likely to persist into the morning, with a 60% chance of precipitation before 10 am and a high temperature near 59 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Conditions might slightly improve by Monday night, with only a slight chance of showers before 10 pm and lows around 44.
Those yearning for the sun will be rewarded come Tuesday, when Sacramento is expected to bask in mostly sunny conditions with daytime highs hovering near 59. The clear skies should continue through Tuesday night, with lows dropping to about 41. Midweek, however, may see the return of some uncertainty. Wednesday offers a slight chance of showers amidst mostly sunny weather, and the daytime high is once again near 59 degrees. By Thursday, the potential for rain lingers with forecasts predicting a chance of showers amid mostly cloudy skies and highs remaining steady at around 59.
