As Sacramento residents gear up for the Memorial Day weekend, the National Weather Service has provided a forecast that promises clear skies and rising temperatures, according to the latest report. Today’s outlook anticipates a pleasant 81 degrees with a gentle south southwest breeze, giving way to a calm evening as clouds gather, tempering the night with a mild 54-degree low.
The holiday itself on Memorial Day is set to be sunny with a peak temperature near 83 degrees, followed by a clear night and a modest dip to 56 degrees, the air is serene with only a whisper of southwestern wind that will subside as the night deepens, the NWS details. A warming trend begins Tuesday, climbing close to the 90-mark, and by the time Friday rolls around, Sacramento will be basking in a full-blown heatwave with temperatures soaring to the edge of triple digits.
Those planning nocturnal activities throughout the week can expect consistently clear conditions, evenings cooling down to the mid-50s to low 60s—a perfect stage for stargazing or late-night barbecues, the forecast suggests. With winds remaining negligible, it seems the weather gods are smiling favorably upon Sacramento for an uninterrupted bout of summer fun…