Northern California forecast: Warm Wednesday before cooler rest of week
Wednesday will likely be the warmest day of the week, with mostly sunny skies and Valley highs in the mid to upper 90s.
Wednesday will likely be the warmest day of the week, with mostly sunny skies and Valley highs in the mid to upper 90s.
More clouds and a stronger Delta breeze will cool Sacramento back to near seasonal normals by the end of the week.
Seasonably warm weather will continue this weekend into next week, with a chance of monsoon showers in the Sierra early next week.
Wednesday forecast
The region is enjoying a refreshing Delta breeze this cool morning.
Mostly sunny skies and warmer temperatures are expected by afternoon, with Valley highs reaching the mid-to-upper 90s.
Temperature trend
Sacramento will run a handful of degrees warmer than the normal high of 92.
Today will likely be the warmest day of the week as an area high pressure remains the main weather influence.
Weather setup
Meanwhile, a low-pressure system in the ocean will approach, delivering more clouds and a strengthening Delta breeze for the rest of this week.
This will bring cooler conditions, and Sacramento’s high will drop to the low 90s by Friday.
Long range outlook
As the low passes to our north, seasonably warm weather will continue through the weekend and into next week.
Foothills & Sierra 7 day forecast
At the same time, monsoon moisture will increase in the Sierra this weekend, and there is a chance of a few monsoon showers along the eastern slope of the Sierra on Sunday and Monday.
Valley 7 day forecast
In the Valley, this means a few clouds, increased mugginess and highs staying in the low and mid 90s.