Sacramento finally caught a break from the blustery holiday weekend Tuesday morning, waking up to clear skies, temperatures near 54°F at Sacramento Executive Airport, and just a light south‑southwest breeze. Skies are expected to stay mostly sunny through the afternoon, with highs near 73°F, a modest cooldown after all that gusty drama.
Afternoon Sunshine, Light Breezes
According to NWS Sacramento, the city is in for mostly sunny conditions, a high around 73°F, and gentle west‑northwest winds around 5 mph this afternoon. The chance of rain sits at only about 8%, so the morning chill should give way to a comfortably mild afternoon for outdoor plans, from dog walks to patio lunches.
Fire Weather Update
Over the holiday, gusty southwesterly winds and low daytime humidity nudged fire‑weather concerns into the elevated range across parts of the valley, especially northern Sacramento and the Delta. With lighter winds and improving humidity on Tuesday, forecasters have dropped the elevated fire‑weather headline. For context and local burn‑permit details, check out Memorial Day gusts.
Week Ahead: Sierra Showers and a Return to Heat
A weak low will keep a slight chance of isolated showers and mountain thunderstorms going across the Sierra and Shasta County through Thursday, with minor snow possible above about 6,000–7,000 feet. Then the warming trend kicks in. Per NWS Sacramento, highs climb into the mid‑80s by Saturday, around 90°F on Sunday, and up to about 95°F on Monday.
Plan Ahead
Secure lightweight patio furniture and tie down tarps if any breezes start to ramp up again, and hold off on brush burning while conditions stay changeable. When the heat returns, you can call 2‑1‑1 for information on local cooling centers, and it is worth checking the latest forecast before heading out for hikes, yard work, or road trips into the Sierra.
