For Sacramento residents planning post-holiday outdoor activities, the week’s weather will be mixed. The National Weather Service forecasts rain today, with a 70% chance mainly from morning through late afternoon, bringing up to a quarter inch of rainfall.
Tonight’s forecast offers a brief reprieve, with a 30% chance of rain ending in the early morning hours. Clouds will linger as temperatures drop to around 46 degrees. South-southeast winds will ease to 7–9 mph, with gusts up to 21 mph.
Looking ahead to the weekend, Saturday is expected to be partly sunny with highs near 51 degrees and light north-northwest winds around 6 mph. Clouds will increase Saturday night, followed by mostly sunny conditions Sunday with a high near 48 degrees and north winds around 6 mph.
Next week will begin much like the weekend, with variable cloud cover. Monday and Wednesday are expected to be partly sunny, while Tuesday will be mostly sunny. Highs will range from the upper 40s to around 50 degrees, with overnight lows dropping into the upper 30s. North-northwest winds will remain around 6 mph.
The lead-up to the New Year remains uncertain, with clouds increasing Wednesday night and a slight chance of rain as 2026 begins under cloudy skies and a high near 50 degrees. Forecast details may change, so residents are advised to stay updated when planning end-of-year celebrations.
