Sacramento is starting Sunday clear and cool, with temperatures near 50 degrees and calm winds before a sunny afternoon. The high should reach about 76 degrees, and there is no rain in the city forecast.
Sunny In Sacramento, Fire Weather To The North
West-northwest winds around 5 mph are expected locally, but the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning from 7 a.m. Sunday to 5 a.m. Monday for portions of the northern Sacramento Valley and nearby foothills. The warning calls for gusts that could reach 30 to 40 mph in the strongest areas, along with very low humidity, according to the National Weather Service.
The warning is focused north of Sacramento rather than on the city's point forecast, but the combination of dry vegetation, wind and low humidity can help fires spread quickly. Residents heading toward the northern valley or foothills should avoid activities that could create sparks, including outdoor burning and careless use of equipment near dry grass.
Cool Monday, Warm-Up By Thursday
Monday will stay sunny but cooler, with a high near 70 degrees and a clear overnight low around 48. Tuesday and Wednesday should bring another round of sunny weather, with highs near 74 degrees Tuesday and in the low-to-mid 80s Wednesday.
The bigger warm-up arrives Thursday, when Sacramento could reach 83 degrees, followed by highs around 85 on Friday and Saturday. The extended city forecast remains dry, with clear skies expected through the week; the update adds a sharper fire-weather concern to Hoodline's earlier forecast.
Sierra Showers And Early Season Snow
Mountain weather will be more unsettled Sunday into Monday, with showers, a chance of isolated thunderstorms and the possibility of the season's first measurable snow at higher elevations. The forecast calls for roughly one-half to four inches above 7,000 feet, with snow levels lowering to between 7,000 and 7,500 feet Sunday night into Monday.
