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Sacramento’s Mild Thursday Comes Before Weekend Warmup

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Published on September 17, 2026
Sacramento’s Mild Thursday Comes Before Weekend WarmupSource: Colin / Wikimedia Commons

Sacramento starts Thursday with possible local morning MVFR ceilings, while Valley highs reach the low to mid-80s by afternoon. Regional precipitation chances remain in the forecast, though Sacramento itself is expected to stay dry.

Cool Morning, Sunny Afternoon

Possible local morning MVFR ceilings near Sacramento terminals are in the forecast, according to the National Weather Service Sacramento office. Southerly winds could include stronger gusts, and no watches, warnings, or advisories are posted for the city.

Thursday is the coolest day in the near-term forecast. Friday climbs to 88 degrees, Saturday reaches 90, and Sunday settles near 86, with overnight lows mostly in the mid-to-upper 50s.

Warmup Arrives Before The Weekend Is Over

The warmup continues through the weekend, with highs near 88 on Friday, 90 on Saturday, and 86 on Sunday. That extends the warmup highlighted in Hoodline’s earlier forecast, turning Thursday into the last easy-breathing day before Sacramento settles back into hotter September weather.

For outdoor plans, Thursday afternoon should be comfortable, while Saturday and next Wednesday will call for more attention to shade, water, and midday heat. Sacramento itself is expected to stay dry, though regional precipitation chances remain in the forecast for Thursday.