1 week Ago By Michelle Johnson
The National Weather Service in Sacramento forecasts light showers today for mountain areas north of I-80 and the northern Sacramento Valley. Rainfall is expected to total around a tenth of an inch, with up to 0.2 inches possible in Lassen Park and Shasta County.
A dry and warm weekend is expected, with temperatures rising early next week. Valley temperatures could reach the upper 70s to low 80s from Sunday through Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service . The National Weather Service has issued a "Minor HeatRisk" for the Valley, Delta, and foothills starting Monday.
Residents are advised to stay hydrated and dress for warm temperatures. A cooling trend is expected mid to late week as an upper-level low moves in, though forecast models vary on its impact. Precipitation is likely in the mountains and foothills.
The National Weather Service advises to "be sure to check back for updates!" The National Weather Service forecasts "VFR conditions expected to prevail over the next 24 hours," with lighter showers near Redding and Red Bluff potentially bringing "MVFR conditions from 21Z to 01Z." Winds are expected to remain below 12 kts, though gusts of 25-30 kts are possible in the Sierra through early evening. An "active weather pattern" is expected from Wednesday through Friday, with "anomalously high CAPE across the Valley," indicating potential thunderstorms, particularly over the northern Sacramento Valley late Wednesday into early Thursday.
.
