Sacramento started Saturday, April 25, on a crisp note, waking up to clear skies and cool air around 52°F (11°C). The chill will ease a bit this afternoon, with temperatures climbing into the mid to upper 60s, but a shift in the pattern is about to give the region a breezier, cooler vibe through the weekend. The real action will be in the higher terrain, where the mountains and upper foothills have the best shot at spotty showers and isolated thunderstorms over the next couple of days.
Afternoon Winds Ready To Roar
South to south-southwest winds are set to ramp up this afternoon and stay elevated into the weekend, generally running 5 to 12 mph with gusts near 20 mph today and even stronger gusts from Saturday into Sunday. The National Weather Service is flagging gusts of 15 to 25 mph across the Valley and Delta, with 30 to 40 mph possible over exposed mountain passes. Homeowners might want to lock down loose patio furniture, and drivers…..