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Rain and thunderstorms are underway in the capital region this weekend, bringing potential for hail and even weak tornadoes in some parts of Northern California.<\/p>\n
The National Weather Service<\/a> reports rain showers, thunderstorms and wind are expected Saturday afternoon and evening in Sacramento. Rainy weather conditions may continue into Sunday but with less wind.<\/p>\n Winds in Sacramento could get up to 26 mph Saturday and 23 mph Sunday, according to the weather service<\/a>.<\/p>\n Loud thunderclaps could be heard in central Sacramento starting shortly before 1 p.m. Saturday as rain intensified.<\/p>\n Weather conditions could cause minor roadway ponding and minor flooding in poor drainage areas.<\/p>\n Up to a quarter-inch of rain<\/a> is expected during the day Saturday, with the possibility of three-quarters of an inch that evening.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, about a half-inch of rain could hit Sacramento on Sunday, weather service forecasts showed. Rain totals could change both days depending on thunderstorm severity.<\/p>\n If strong thunderstorms sweep into the region, the weather service reports<\/a> severe hail \u2014 more than an inch in size \u2014 and weak tornados could materialize.<\/p>\n Rainy weather isn\u2019t here to stay. Monday is expected to be mostly sunny<\/a> with a high near 64 degrees, dropping to 45 degrees that evening.<\/p>\n Mountain travel not recommended<\/p>\n Snow could hit the Sierra Nevada mountains east of Sacramento, according to the latest weather service forecast, sparking a winter storm warning through 11 p.m. Sunday.<\/p>\n About 1 to 2 feet of snow could fall in areas with an elevation above 4,500 feet, increasing to 3 to 4 feet at higher peaks. Wind gusts could reach 50 mph.<\/p>\n Chain control and potential roadway closures could hit the mountains, according to the weather service<\/a>, making travel very difficult to impossible.<\/p>\n The heaviest snow is expected to fall Saturday afternoon into Sunday, with a rate of one to two inches per hour.<\/p>\n The mountains could see snow Monday as well, forecasts show.<\/p>\n This story was originally published April 11, 2026 at 12:22 PM.<\/p>\n Related Stories from Sacramento Bee<\/p>\n
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