It will feel like fall in the Sacramento Valley this weekend, but folks in the Sierra can expect wind, rain and possible snow flurries.
"If you are headed to the mountains, you should be prepared for possible winter conditions," said Holly Osborne, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Sacramento.
Dry, gusting winds of 50 mph are forecast today for the Sierra, reaching as much as 85 mph on ridgetops. Because of the winds, Osborne said, red flag fire warnings will be in effect until 4 p.m. on the east side of the Sierra, including the Lake Tahoe and Reno areas.
Possible showers this afternoon could turn to snow tonight, with dustings down to the 5,000-foot elevation. Because the ground is relatively warm, Osborne said, little accumulation is expected.
In the Sacramento area, highs will be in the mid 70s today, dropping to about 70 degrees Sunday. Winds from the south will pick up today, but will be replaced by 10 mph to 20 mph winds from the north tonight.
Temperatures are expected to climb back into the high 70s and low 80s by the middle of the week, Osborne said, noting that the average temperature in the Sacramento area this time of year is 84 degrees.
The Red Bluff and Redding areas also will see cooler weather this weekend with highs around 70 degrees today and in the low 60s Sunday. Winds from the north will range from 10 mph to 25 mph. Highs are expected to return to the mid 70s and low 80s by mid-week, Osborne said.
Source Sac Bee
Fall is finally here! Enjoy the rest of your weekend and stay warm!
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