Sacramento is heading into a hot Thursday, but the forecast now comes with an unusual late-summer twist: a slight chance of light rain and a sharp cooldown by Friday. Clear skies and temperatures near 65 degrees greeted the capital region early Thursday, with the afternoon high expected to reach 96.
The shift is notable from the mostly dry 90s stretch described in an earlier Hoodline forecast. The latest outlook calls for rain chances Thursday and Friday, followed by a cooler weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
Rain Chance Arrives After 11 A.M.
A slight chance of light rain enters the forecast after 11 a.m. Thursday, with precipitation odds around 20%. Most of the day should remain sunny, while west-southwest winds stay between 1 and 7 mph. Temperatures will climb through the afternoon before topping out near 96.
Friday Brings The Real Cooldown
Thursday night turns mostly cloudy, with a low around 67 and another slight chance of rain. Friday could see a few showers before 11 a.m., followed by cloudy skies and a much cooler high near 86. South winds are expected to reach about 8 mph.
Sunny Weekend Leads Into A Cooler September
Friday night should be partly cloudy with a low near 60, setting up a sunny Saturday with a high around 88. Sunday remains sunny and slightly cooler, with a high near 86 and an overnight low around 56. The cooling trend continues Monday, when Sacramento is expected to reach about 80 before temperatures rebound into the low and mid-80s Tuesday and Wednesday.
Fire Weather Concerns Still Linger
Despite the small rain chances, the National Weather Service is flagging elevated fire weather conditions in portions of the Sacramento Valley and foothills through Thursday because of the heat and dry air. No watches, warnings or advisories are listed for the Sacramento forecast area, but residents should use care with outdoor flames and check local fire guidance.
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