Sacramento, CA – High winds and scattered showers are set to impact the Sacramento area Sunday, making for a blustery end to the weekend. A wind advisory is in effect from 11 p.m. Saturday to 11 p.m. Sunday, with gusts reaching up to 50 mph, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) Sacramento.
Residents should prepare for strong winds that could knock down tree limbs and cause isolated power outages. The highest wind speeds are expected during the morning and afternoon hours, impacting travel on major roads such as Interstate 5 and Highway 99. Motorists, particularly those driving high-profile vehicles, should exercise caution.
Five-Day Sacramento Weather Outlook
• Sunday: Increasing clouds with a 20% chance of showers after 11 a.m. Highs near 64°F, with gusts up to 36 mph.
• Sunday Night: 90% chance of rain, low around 50°F. Winds 8-18 mph, gusting to 31 mph.
• Monday (St. Patrick’s Day): Cloudy with scattered showers and a chance of thunderstorms after 11 a.m. High near 61°F, rain chance at 70%.
• Tuesday: Sunny and breezy, high near 62°F.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny with a chance of showers, high 63°F.
Residents should secure loose outdoor objects and use caution if traveling Sunday. Stay updated with the latest alerts at weather.gov/sto.
