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KEY MESSAGES

- Well above normal temperatures continue through the weekend with Minor HeatRisk and dry conditions

- Significant pattern change next week brings rain and mountain snow chances, thunderstorms, breezy winds and cooler temperatures back to the region

..Next Week

Ensemble guidance and cluster analysis continue to support a significant pattern change next week as a Spring storm impacts northern California. This will bring along chances for light rain, thunderstorms, mountain snow, breezy winds and cooler temperatures. Highs during this time are forecast to be in the 60s to 70s in the Valley, 50s to 60s in the foothills, and 30s to 50s over the mountains by Tuesday. These temperatures will be trending closer to the climatological normal for late March and early April. Right now the National Blend of Models offers a 10 to 15 percent chance of thunderstorms Tuesday and Wednesday and potentially lingering into Thursday, including the overnight periods. We will be monitoring for the potential for a Shasta Convergence Zone. The latest precipitation and snow forecast has trended slightly lower, however an overall wetter and cooler pattern is favored for much of next week. Plan ahead by viewing your local weather forecast information at weather.gov and check back frequently for details as we get closer!

AVIATION

VFR conditions expected across interior NorCal sites next 24 hours. Breezy north winds up to 12 kts possible through 00z Saturday at RDD and RBL, otherwise light winds expected elsewhere across the forecast period.

STO WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

None.