The National Weather Service in Sacramento has released a weather forecast that predicts a string of wet days ahead for Sacramento residents. According to the NWS forecast, "Showers. High near 59. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%," is expected today. Rainfall is anticipated between a quarter and a half an inch.
For those planning to step out tonight, keep your rain boots handy. The showers are set to continue with the NWS stating, "Showers. Low around 56. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%." Commuters should additionally be prepared for more accumulated rainfall between half and three-quarters of an inch.
Heading into Monday, the wet weather is expected to persist with a high near 57 and a south southeast wind around 7 mph. The NWS advises a 90% chance of rain, with additional precipitation amounts mirroring the previous days' measurements. Citizens may want to carry an umbrella as "New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible" according to the forecast.
Moving toward midweek, Tuesday's outlook includes "Showers likely, mainly before 10 am. Cloudy, with a high near 56. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph." Despite the dip in temperature, the chance of rain will not significantly reduce, expected to be around 60%. Residents can expect to possibly "Contend with a thunderstorm" on Tuesday night, with a low around 51 and a 100% chance of precipitation.
As Christmas Day approaches, there seems to be no break from the downpour. "Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 55," says the NWS, not indicative of a white Christmas, but rather a wet one for Sacramento. For the full weather forecast, visit the National Weather Service website.
