Sacramento is starting Sunday under partly cloudy skies, but the dry spell will not last long. Rain is expected Sunday morning, with temperatures topping out near 63 degrees before slipping into the upper 50s as showers strengthen. Southeast winds could gust near 20 mph, making for a damp and blustery finish to the weekend.
Rain Builds Sunday Afternoon
The rain chance rises through the afternoon, reaching about 80% by Sunday evening. The broader Valley could receive 0.30 to 1.25 inches of precipitation from the system, according to the National Weather Service.
Rain will continue overnight, with a low near 48 degrees and wet roads likely for evening drivers. Monday brings only a 30% chance of leftover rain before 7 a.m., then partly sunny skies and a high near 60.
A Brief Tuesday Break Arrives
Tuesday looks like the week’s cleanest outdoor window, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 58. The break may come with a chilly start, especially in the northern Sacramento Valley and foothills, where frost is possible before the sun comes up.
That quiet day will be short-lived. The forecast now points to rain returning Tuesday night, followed by a colder and much wetter storm Wednesday and Thursday — a sharper midweek turn than the weekend outlook suggested in Saturday’s Hoodline forecast.
Midweek Storm Could Bring Thunder And Strong Winds
Wednesday is expected to bring widespread rain, with showers and thunderstorms possible later in the day. Winds across the broader Sacramento Valley could gust to at least 35 mph, with stronger bursts possible, while the local forecast calls for a high near 54.
Rain and showers are expected to linger into Thursday, when the high should reach only about 57. The unsettled pattern eases Friday, which currently looks mostly sunny.
Sierra Travel Could Get Slick
The Sunday-to-Monday system will bring snow to the Sierra, with a Winter Weather Advisory in effect for higher elevations from Sunday afternoon through Monday night. Snow, reduced visibility and slippery roads could create travel delays, especially above roughly 5,000 feet.
The midweek system is expected to be more significant in the mountains, with heavy snow, strong winds and possible travel impacts from Wednesday into early Friday. Anyone heading east from Sacramento should check road conditions before leaving and be prepared for rapidly changing weather.
