SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The air is calm now, but it won’t stay that way. The Sacramento skyline glows under a quiet morning sky, yet a developing system off the Pacific promises to change the mood — bringing gusty winds, cooler temperatures, and a brief burst of rain by midweek.
A Wind Advisory takes effect Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon for much of the Sacramento Valley, including Redding, Chico, and Fairfield. The National Weather Service expects southerly winds between 15 and 25 mph, with gusts that could top 50 mph in open areas and along ridges. Loose outdoor items and tree limbs may be blown around, and scattered power outages are possible.
Showers will accompany the front, arriving late Tuesday into Wednesday morning. Rain totals should stay modest — generally a quarter to half an inch — but enough to slick roads and slow the morning commute, particularly along Interstate 5 and Highway 99. Drivers of high-profile vehicles should take extra care during gustier periods, especially across exposed bridges and overpasses.
By Thursday, winds ease and skies begin to clear, leading to a mild, mostly sunny stretch heading into the weekend. Highs rebound into the upper 60s and low 70s, ideal for yard cleanup or early Thanksgiving travel planning.
Still, this early taste of November’s volatility serves as a reminder — California’s winter weather is edging closer. Keep devices charged, secure outdoor furniture, and prepare for brief but impactful winds before calmer skies return by Friday.
Five-Day Outlook for Sacramento, CA:
Mon: 73/53 – Sunny and mild.
Tue: 71/57 – Partly sunny; late-day rain chance.
Wed: 62/53 – Windy with showers; advisory in effect.
Thu: 67/50 – Mostly sunny; calmer air.
Fri: 69/52 – Dry, pleasant, and seasonable.
