SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California drivers may face slick commutes Monday morning as showers move into Sacramento and surrounding counties, signaling fall’s arrival. Wet pavement on I-5 and Highway 50 could slow traffic as the first significant rain of the week develops.
According to the National Weather Service, clouds will build Sunday night before a 40% chance of showers arrives by Monday, September 29. Thunderstorms remain possible after 2 a.m. Tuesday, with gusty south winds near 18 mph creating additional hazards for morning travel.
Sacramento’s high temperature Monday will hold near 73, a sharp drop from Saturday’s 84 degrees. Commuters on Highway 99 and city streets should plan extra travel time, while outdoor events could face interruptions from scattered showers. Power flickers are possible if thunderstorms materialize.
Showers are expected to linger through Tuesday, tapering into lighter rain Tuesday night. Cooler conditions continue midweek, with highs near 70 and clouds dominating until Thursday. While skies clear into the weekend, the unsettled pattern marks the region’s transition into early October.
Residents should secure outdoor furniture, prepare for slower commutes, and monitor updates from local emergency management. NWS officials caution that more advisories may be issued if storm intensity increases.
Warnings remain active through Tuesday evening, but drier, calmer weather is likely by Thursday, offering relief as the new month begins.
Five Day Forecast for Sacramento, CA
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 84.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 76.
- Monday: Showers likely, high near 73.
- Tuesday: Chance of showers, high near 75.
- Wednesday: Cloudy with scattered showers, high near 70.
