textproduct: Sacramento

KEY MESSAGES

- Gusty southwesterly winds today combined with low daytime RHs, will lead to Elevated Fire Weather conditions in the Valley.

- Chances for isolated showers/thunderstorms Tuesday-Thursday afternoon and evening over the Sierra and Shasta County.

..Wednesday and onward

The low pressure system continues to move through the region Wednesday and Thursday, with winds increasing out of the north. Wind gusts of 25-35mph are possible on Wednesday, with the highest winds along and west of I-5 in the Sacramento Valley. The trend for the past couple of runs of the NBM have had RH Values increasing and winds being lighter across the region. This has allowed us to drop the Elevated Fire Weather concern headline for Wednesday. However, we will continue to monitor conditions and the latest HIRES guidance to see if any headlines are needed to be re-added for fire weather concerns on Wednesday.

Shower and isolated thunderstorms are possible in the mountains and foothills Wednesday and Thursday. A few of the storms could be on the stronger wide, with small hail and gusty winds possible. There is a slight chance (less than 20 percent) for an isolated shower within the Valley Wednesday/Thursday. Chances for light snow at the highest elevations south of Highway 50 in the Sierra, with snow levels above 7000 feet Wednesday afternoon. Post Thursday, we will start to see temperatures increase slowly as the low pressure system exists the region.

AVIATION

VFR conditions are expected through the TAF period, with breezy south to southwesterly winds. Gusts of 25-35kts will be possible for the Sacramento sites, RDD, and RBL. Winds will be out of the north to northwest for SCK and MOD today, with a few gusts to 20kts. SCT to BKN clouds move through the region later this evening and overnight. Otherwise, winds go light and variable overnight and into tomorrow morning.

STO WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

None.