Sacramento, CA – Residents in Northern California should prepare for strong winds and rain as a spring storm moves through the region. A wind advisory remains in effect for the Sacramento Valley, Motherlode, and parts of the San Joaquin Valley until 11 p.m. Wednesday, with gusts reaching up to 55 mph.
According to the National Weather Service, the strongest winds will continue through late Wednesday afternoon, bringing a risk of downed tree limbs and scattered power outages. South winds between 15 and 25 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph, could make travel hazardous on I-5 and other major roadways.
Five-Day Forecast for Sacramento:
• Thursday (March 13): Showers likely, with a high near 57°F. Winds up to 29 mph. Thunderstorms possible in the afternoon.
• Friday: Rain continues, with a high of 51°F. Winds calm but a 90% chance of showers.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 62°F. A slight chance of showers overnight.
• Sunday: Partly sunny with a high of 64°F. Light winds expected.
• Monday: Mostly cloudy, showers likely, high near 61°F.
Drivers should use caution, secure loose outdoor items, and prepare for potential power outages. For the latest updates, visit weather.gov.
