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.

A CDFW genomic study traces Central Valley nutria to central Oregon and suggests a likely reintroduction. Thousands have been removed but eradication remains costly.

NWS warned Wednesday evening of quarter‑size hail and potential vehicle damage across Colusa and Sutter counties; motorists were urged to seek shelter and slow down.

Sunny start and mid-70s Thursday, then late-day thunderstorms possible; a Winter Storm Watch for the Sierra runs Friday–Sunday.

The Grant Fire was reported April 7 in Sacramento County on private land. Early reports say cause and containment were not yet available.

Sunny and warm Wednesday with highs near 83°F, then a late-week pattern brings thunderstorms and possible mountain snow.

Sunny and warming into the upper 70s today. Thunderstorms become possible Thursday–Friday.

Clear, warm Monday with highs near 82. Showers and isolated thunderstorms are possible later in the week.

Sunny and warm with highs near 83°F today in Sacramento; a midweek trough could bring showers and mountain snow. Stay hydrated and plan ahead.

Sunny weekend pushes highs into the 80s; a cooler, unsettled change may bring showers mid‑week.

Sunny and warmer through the weekend with gusty north winds Friday. Expect highs in the low‑80s and blustery afternoons Friday, April 3, 2026.