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A wildfire called the Carlie Fire was reported in Shasta County on March 28. It's burning on private land and investigators say the cause is undetermined.
Sunny and warm in Sacramento today with highs near 86°F; a cooler, wetter pattern moves in Tuesday–Wednesday. Stay hydrated and check local cooling resources.
Sunny, unusually warm weekend in Sacramento with highs in the 80s. Rain and cooler weather return Tuesday, March 31.
Sunny, dry weekend with highs in the low‑to‑mid 80s and breezy pockets near the Sierra. Rain and mountain snow chances return mid‑to‑late next week.
Sunny and breezy Thursday in Sacramento; gusts possible and highs into the upper 70s. The weekend heats into the 80s and rain is likely March 30–31.
More than 6.2 million juvenile Chinook were released from Coleman hatchery this week, but low, warm flows on the Sacramento could doom many before they reach the ocean.
Midweek warmth hits Sacramento with highs near 84°F and gusty north winds expected Thursday. Stay hydrated and watch for breezy conditions.
A wildfire called the Still Fire was logged Tuesday in Shasta County. Early listings say it’s burning private land and acreage, containment and cause were not immediately available.
Clear mornings give way to highs near 87°F Tuesday in Sacramento, with a Minor HeatRisk and gusty northerly winds midweek. Call 2-1-1 for cooling centers.
Unseasonably warm weather is melting Sierra snow fast, and Placer County says rivers can surge in seconds. Officials warn to avoid riverbanks and follow county alerts.
Unseasonably warm March has rattlesnakes emerging across the Central Valley earlier than usual. Experts and officials urge residents to clear brush and keep pets leashed.
Sunny and warm today with highs near 86°F. Expect low 90s by midweek.
The Point Fire was reported in El Dorado County on March 15; crews say the cause is undetermined and residents should monitor county alerts.
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