California – Pavement darkens quickly across the Sacramento Valley as rain edges closer this morning. Clouds thicken overhead, and the air feels damp and cool. The quiet start will not last long.
National Weather Service data shows rain developing through the morning, with chances climbing toward 80 percent. Highs reach near 57 degrees, but steady showers keep conditions raw. Roads turn slick fast, especially on I-80, Highway 50, and surface streets during peak travel hours. Plan extra time and keep headlights on in heavier bursts.
Rain intensifies tonight. Showers become steadier, and isolated thunderstorms remain possible. Lows hold near 51 degrees, preventing freezing issues but allowing puddles to grow. By Wednesday, rain continues through much of the day. Temperatures climb near 59 degrees, though gusty winds may briefly reduce visibility. Some locations could pick up a quarter to half an inch of rain by late Wednesday.
Conditions begin to improve Wednesday night. Rain tapers to scattered showers, then fades. Thursday marks a clear shift. Sunshine returns, and highs reach near 60 degrees. The air dries, and travel conditions improve significantly. That calmer stretch extends into Friday, with mostly sunny skies and highs near 59 degrees.
Valentine’s Day weekend starts mild but unsettled. Clouds increase Saturday, and rain chances return by late day. Sunday trends wetter, with steadier rain likely and highs in the mid-50s. Keep umbrellas handy for outdoor plans.
Looking ahead, NOAA’s 6–10 day outlook points to above-normal temperatures developing early next week. That warming trend hints at a February thaw across much of California, even as periodic rain systems remain possible.
Five-Day Outlook for Sacramento, CA
- Today: Rain likely; high near 57
- Wednesday: Rain, breezy at times; high near 59
- Thursday: Sunny; high near 60
- Friday: Mostly sunny; high near 59
- Saturday: Clouds increase, rain chance late; high near 57
