Tuesday morning could bring low clouds and patchy fog or mist in parts of the Valley, according to the National Weather Service. A sunny afternoon should bring temperatures to about 75 degrees, but the warm, dry conditions are expected to give way to a wetter pattern later this week.
Warm, Dry Weather Holds Through Thursday
Tuesday is forecast to be sunny with light winds. Veterans Day should bring some early haze and a high near 72 degrees; Thursday is expected to be mostly sunny and mild, with a high near 72 as dry weather continues.
The broader Sacramento Valley could see occasional north winds through Thursday, with gusts generally reaching 15 to 20 mph. In Sacramento itself, the forecast calls for mostly light winds, so outdoor plans should be comfortable before the weather turns unsettled.
Friday Brings The Big Forecast Change
Rain is likely Friday, with the chance of showers and thunderstorms increasing in the afternoon and evening. The forecast high is about 67 degrees, with southerly winds of 5 to 16 mph.
Friday into Saturday is currently expected to be the week’s wettest period. The National Weather Service says rainfall totals across the Valley and Delta could reach roughly half an inch to 1 inch. Isolated thunderstorms are possible Friday afternoon, with strong winds potentially mixing down later in the afternoon or evening.
Rain Lingers Into The Weekend
Showers and thunderstorms may continue Friday night, followed by a chance of rain Saturday and likely rain Saturday night into Sunday. Sunday’s high is expected to top out near 60 degrees, with Monday staying cool at around 58 and carrying a lingering slight chance of rain.
Mountain travelers should keep an eye on the forecast, too. Snow levels are expected to drop into the 5,000- to 6,000-foot range by Sunday night and Monday, with the Sierra potentially seeing significant snowfall by Monday afternoon.
Gusty Winds Could Complicate Friday Travel
Southerly winds are forecast to strengthen Friday, with gusts of 30 to 40 mph possible across much of the Valley and Delta, according to the National Weather Service. The gusts could make driving more difficult, bring down small branches and move unsecured outdoor items. Bringing in loose items before Friday may help keep them from blowing away.
Check Sacramento’s Flood-Protection Map
For residents checking whether an area is vulnerable to flooding, the City of Sacramento provides a map identifying areas that rely on levees for protection. The map does not show flood depth.
