I-5 Weather Update: Rain in Sacramento Tonight, 70s Expected This Weekend

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Sacramento, CA – A midweek weather shift will bring scattered showers to Sacramento tonight, followed by a warming trend heading into the weekend. Residents can expect cooler temperatures and occasional rainfall before spring-like conditions return.

According to the National Weather Service, rain chances increase to 50% after 7 p.m. Wednesday, with light showers lingering into early Thursday. Overnight lows will drop to 44°F, while winds remain light at 5 to 7 mph. Rainfall totals are expected to stay under a tenth of an inch.

By Thursday, any remaining clouds will clear, and temperatures will reach a high of 63°F. A northwestern breeze of 6-9 mph will bring a slight chill, but overall, conditions will be mild.

Friday marks the start of a warming trend, with mostly sunny skies and a high of 66°F. This trend continues into the weekend, with highs reaching 70°F on Saturday and climbing to the upper 70s by Sunday.

Five-Day Forecast:

• Thursday: Clearing skies, high 63°F, low 42°F.

• Friday: Mostly sunny, high 66°F, low 45°F.

• Saturday: Sunny, high 70°F, low 47°F.

• Sunday: Sunny and warmer, high 75°F, low 50°F.

• Monday: Spring warmth continues, high 81°F, low 53°F.

With improving conditions by the weekend, Sacramento residents can expect ideal spring weather for outdoor plans.