textproduct: Sacramento

KEY MESSAGES

- Breezy northerly winds across portions of the area today; strongest winds along and west of the I-5 corridor

- Dry weather with well-above normal temperatures expected through the week with Minor to Moderate HeatRisk

..Monday-Saturday

High pressure will continue to translate and strengthen as it slowly moves onshore this week. As such, high temperatures will continue to be well above seasonal normals across the region. Resultant Minor HeatRisk will become more widespread Monday through Saturday, with Moderate HeatRisk entering the forecast Thursday and Friday in the Delta, Sacramento Metro, and portions of the northern San Joaquin Valley. The Extreme Forecast Index (EFI) continues to show impressive shift of tails for high temperatures across the region for all of this week, and the upper level high pressure strength remains impressive in ensemble forecasts. Overnight recoveries are helping keep the HeatRisk mostly in check at this time, and as such a Heat Advisory is not being considered for at least the early portions of this week. If you are outside or planning outdoor activities this week, please remember to drink plenty of water and wear sunscreen. Local waterways are also running very cold due to snowmelt.

AVIATION

VFR conditions are expected next 24 hours. Locally breezy northerly wind gusts 15-25 kts along and west of I-5 in the Sacramento Valley until 00z Monday. North-northeast wind gusts 15-20 kts over the mountains 06z-18z Monday. Otherwise, surface winds generally around 5-12 kts.

STO WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

None.