Scattered rain showers are possible throughout the weekend, but totals are expected for be light in the Valley with less than 0.10″ in Sacramento. Heavier rain is possible in the higher terrain with Blue Canyon seeing up to 1″ of rainfall. Snow levels will be above the passes, so chain controls are unlikely. In addition to the rain, this weekend is forecast to be cloudy and cooler with Valley highs only in the mid and upper 60s. Gusty winds are expected in the Sierra this weekend with Wind Advisories in place for both Saturday and Sunday. Winds will be out of the Southwest on Saturday with gusts to 45 mph and gusts to 80 mph along the ridges. 2-5′ waves are forecast for Lake Tahoe. Drier, sunny, and warmer conditions return for the workweek with afternoon highs in the upper 70s in the Valley on Halloween.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. —

Scattered rain showers are possible throughout the weekend, but totals are expected for be light in the Valley with less than 0.10″ in Sacramento. Heavier rain is possible in the higher terrain with Blue Canyon seeing up to 1″ of rainfall. Snow levels will be above the passes, so chain controls are unlikely.

In addition to the rain, this weekend is forecast to be cloudy and cooler with Valley highs only in the mid and upper 60s.

Gusty winds are expected in the Sierra this weekend with Wind Advisories in place for both Saturday and Sunday. Winds will be out of the Southwest on Saturday with gusts to 45 mph and gusts to 80 mph along the ridges. 2-5′ waves are forecast for Lake Tahoe.

Drier, sunny, and warmer conditions return for the workweek with afternoon highs in the upper 70s in the Valley on Halloween.