Saturday brings Sacramento a brief weather breather, with partly sunny skies and a high near 64; fog or mist is possible in portions of the northern Sacramento Valley.
Dry weather is expected to prevail, though a few lingering light showers are possible Saturday morning, setting up a noticeably wetter Sunday.
The next system follows a wet spell that already delivered 0.75 to 1.5 inches of rain in parts of the Valley during the preceding 24 hours, with 1 to 2 inches in foothills and mountains. The National Weather Service says Sunday’s incoming system is expected to be less impactful than the one moving out, though it brings another round of rain to the Valley and foothills and snow to higher elevations. The Sacramento forecast discussion outlines the recent rainfall and Sunday system.
Rain Arrives Sunday Morning
The forecast calls for rain Sunday, while Valley wind gusts reach around 25 to 35 mph.
Rain continues Sunday night, with widespread precipitation expected to end over most of the area by Monday afternoon, though showers may linger in the Valley. Monday then turns partly sunny with a high near 60, followed by mostly sunny skies Tuesday near 59 — a short reset before another wet turn.
Another Wet Stretch Builds Midweek
Rain is expected to return late Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning, with a cooler, wetter system developing midweek. Wednesday is forecast to bring renewed widespread rain and gusty southerly winds, with a high near 54.
Precipitation is expected from Wednesday into Thursday night across the region. For outdoor plans, Saturday is the cleanest window; Sunday is the day to keep an umbrella nearby and allow extra time if the wind picks up.
Sierra Travel Still Deserves A Check
The Sunday-to-Monday system also brings a snow-level change that matters for Sierra travelers: levels are forecast to start around 6,500 to 7,500 feet Sunday, then fall to about 5,000 to 6,000 feet Monday. The Weather Service expects an additional 2 to 5 inches of snow above 6,000 feet, with higher totals on peaks and summits, and warns that snow could make mountain roads slippery. The latest area forecast discussion gives the snow-level and accumulation outlook.
The winter storm warning ended at 4 a.m. Saturday, but chain controls remain in effect on parts of U.S. 50, Interstate 80 and State Route 89 in the Sierra, according to Caltrans’ latest highway conditions. Anyone heading east from Sacramento should check conditions before leaving, especially as another round of precipitation develops Sunday.
