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Sunny Saturday with highs in the upper 70s. A Pacific storm returns late Sunday into next week with rain, mountain snow and possible thunderstorms.
Clear, breezy Friday in Sacramento with gusty north winds and highs near 74°F. Winds ease into the weekend before rain returns late Sunday.
Wind advisory through 11 PM Thursday for the Sacramento Valley. Gusts up to 40 mph possible; secure loose outdoor items.
El Dorado County will test evacuation alerts and hold a town hall at Union Mine High School on April 18 to exercise door-to-door and mass-notification systems.
Clear skies and highs near 71°F today. Gusty north winds arrive Thursday with 25–35 mph gusts.
A 5.7-magnitude quake hit near Silver Springs Monday night and was felt across Northern California, including Sacramento. Officials reported no immediate damage.
Patchy fog Tuesday morning gives way to sunny, mild afternoons. Gusty north winds arrive midweek; light mountain showers possible.
Light rain in Sacramento this morning; Sierra peaks remain under a Winter Storm Warning. Expect clearing and a warmer, drier week.
Showers and thunderstorms are likely Sunday with gusty south winds; heavy Sierra snow will make mountain travel hazardous.
Thunderstorms Friday prompted a flash flood warning for parts of Colusa County. Officials warned drivers to avoid flooded roads and low-lying crossings.
A severe thunderstorm warning hit the Northern Sierra foothills Friday morning, with quarter‑size hail and dangerous lightning threats for small mountain towns.
Neighbors say a proposed crematory at Sant Sagar Funeral Home would sit within 1,000 feet of homes and D.W. Babcock Elementary, raising air‑quality and health worries as the air district reviews the permit.
Showers and thunderstorms will soak Sacramento Friday–Sunday with gusty winds and scattered heavy downpours. A Winter Storm Warning for the Sierra makes mountain travel hazardous.
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