Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Sacramento, CA
Issued by NWS Sacramento, CA
101 FXUS66 KSTO 032002 AFDSTO Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Sacramento CA 102 PM PDT Thu Apr 3 2025 .Discussion... .Synopsis... Warm and mild weather expected through weekend`s end with light north winds at times. Early next week will see a weak system bring light precipitation to Northern California, mainly over the mountains and adjacent foothills. .Key Messages... * Drier and warmer weather returns through the weekend. * Chances for Valley Highs > 75 Degrees Saturday/Sunday: 50-90% * A weak system will bring clouds and light precipitation mainly to areas in northern Sacramento Valley Sunday night and Monday. * 24-Hour Mountains/Foothills Precip. Amounts > 0.25" (Sunday- Monday): 30-60% * Snow levels will be high, so light snow will be limited to highest peaks * Mild and dry conditions after Monday into middle of the week. .Changes from previous forecast... * No changes from previous forecast. && .AVIATION... Mainly VFR conditions across interior NorCal next 24 hours. Light mountain showers through 03z-06z Friday, mainly over the northern Sierra. Winds from the north less than 12 knots. Increased north to east winds after 15z Friday, with northerly wind gusts up to 15-20 kts in the Valley, and northeast/east wind gusts up to 20-25 kts over the mountains. && .STO WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. && $$