Temperatures in Sacramento expected to drop Friday. How cool will it get this weekend?
After days of scorching hot weather, Sacramento is expected to cool back down to average temperatures this weekend, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service.
A shifting weather system is expected to bring in cooler temperatures to the capital region, with highs around the mid-90s starting Friday.
A high-pressure system located over the desert is predicted to move slightly east and away from Sacramento over the weekend, said Scott Rowe, meteorologist with the weather service.
“High pressure generally correlates with warmer temperatures, and as it shifts farther east away from us, it will allow us to cool off a little bit,” Rowe said.
The high isn’t expected to break 93 on Saturday and 95 on Sunday for the Sacramento area.
High temperatures in the mid 90s brings weather back to normal for this time of year and will likely not warrant any heat advisories. Seasonable temperatures are also expected to last into the middle of next week.
Expect seasonable temps through the middle of next week. If you're spending time outside, wear sunscreen and stay hydrated! Chances for afternoon and evening thunderstorms in the Sierra south of Highway 50 continue as well.
Local forecast: https://t.co/WjKBsJDVhA #CAwx pic.twitter.com/q2KEd0rvQf— NWS Sacramento (@NWSSacramento) August 4, 2022
Rain in higher elevations
Over the last few days, isolated thunderstorms have brought some precipitation to Northern California, particularly in areas of higher elevation such as the Sierra Nevada.
Thunderstorms in the Sierra region began Wednesday and are predicted to last into Thursday.
Reno recently yielded a significant amount of precipitation, with the Reno Airport recording 1.22 inches of rain Wednesday.
Isolated showers and thunderstorms have dropped some rain across interior #NorCal the past few days. Here is a look at the 72 hour rain totals. Most of the precipitation fell at the higher elevations. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/VdRpBNS5WV
— NWS Sacramento (@NWSSacramento) August 2, 2022
Chances for thunderstorms will continue Thursday afternoon and evening around the Sierra, with the highest chances “along the east of the crest and south of Interstate 80,” according to Rowe.
These storms may bring lightning, hail, gusty winds and quick, heavy downpours to the area.
“Because these thunderstorms are quite moist, they have a lot of moisture with it,” Rowe said. “It’s going to drop pretty quick, heavy amounts of precipitation where they develop.”
Rowe added that since these storms are wetter than usual, they have less of a chance to spark fires with dry lightning. However, fire starts are possible whenever lightning is involved.
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