Mist, sprinkles and light showers are lingering across Northern California this morning, but drier weather and sunshine will return by the afternoon.
Mist, sprinkles and light showers are lingering across Northern California this morning, but drier weather and sunshine will return by the afternoon.
Most of the region should be dry by noon, with clearing skies expected through the morning and afternoon.
Northerly winds will increase as weather improves, strengthening to 10 to 20 mph sustained in the Valley.
Stronger winds are expected along and west of the I-5 corridor in the northern Sacramento Valley, where gusts could reach 35 mph. Breezy conditions will continue overnight.
Winds will also be strong in the Sierra through Friday night, where a Lake Wind Advisory is in effect.
Anyone planning activities on area lakes should be prepared for choppy water and potentially hazardous boating conditions.
Winds will ease Saturday morning, setting up a cool, comfortable and quiet weekend with plenty of sunshine.
Friday forecast
Friday will start with a few lingering showers around sunrise, mainly on the west slope.
Late morning onward will be bright with clear skies and seasonably cool temperatures.
North winds will increase throughout the day.
Futurecast Friday morning
Many places will already be dry once the sun comes up Friday morning, but a few spots will be damp and overcast for another hour or so.
Wind forecast Friday
Winds will be light Friday morning, but a north breeze will pick up in the afternoon and evening.
Gusts of 15 to 25 mph are likely across the Valley and lower Foothills.
Strong gusts will concentrate on the west side of the Sacramento Valley on Friday night. The westernmost parts of Solano, Yolo and Colusa counties could see gusts up to 40 mph.
Quiet and cool next week
A few weak weather systems will pass by next week. Each will increase cloud cover, but there isn’t any rain in the forecast.
Persistent onshore winds will keep Valley highs in the upper 60s to low 70s all next week.
Winds will occasionally turn gusty in the Sierra as weather systems pass by.
Foothills and Sierra 7 day forecast
After a few light showers Friday morning, the rest of the 7-day forecast is dry and fall-like.
Valley 7 day forecast
Friday will turn breezy in the afternoon. Wind gusts of 35-40 mph will continue on the west side of the Sacramento Valley on Friday night and then weaken quickly Saturday morning.
It will be a perfect late October weekend for outdoor plans. Next week looks pleasant and dry.