Sacramento woke to clear skies and temperatures around 45 degrees Tuesday, but the quiet start will not last. Light rain is expected to move into the city after 9 a.m., bringing a damp commute before a sharp turn toward warmer, drier weather by Wednesday.
Rain Arrives After The Morning Start
The National Weather Service puts Sacramento’s chance of rain near 90% Tuesday, with a high around 60 degrees before temperatures slip toward 58 in the afternoon. Rainfall in the city could total roughly a tenth to a quarter inch. Showers should become more scattered late in the day, with only a slight chance remaining before 8 p.m.
For drivers, the practical issue is slick pavement during the late-morning and afternoon commute, even if the rainfall stays light. No watches or warnings are in effect for Sacramento, but umbrellas and a little extra travel time will be useful Tuesday.
Sunny Skies Return Wednesday
Wednesday brings sunny skies and a high near 68 degrees, with breezy north-to-east winds. A warmer, drier trend continues through the weekend. Overnight lows will remain in the upper 40s to around 50.
Sierra Travel Could Stay Messier
The quick-moving storm could bring 1 to 2 inches of snow above about 6,500 feet in the northern Sierra and southern Cascades, along with stronger winds over higher terrain. Sacramento proper is looking at rain rather than winter weather, but mountain roads may be slick for anyone heading east Tuesday.
