Residents in the Sacramento area are advised to keep umbrellas on hand as an unsettled weather pattern takes hold this week. The National Weather Service in Sacramento reports a 50% chance of showers and possible thunderstorms after 1 p.m. today, with projected rainfall between one-tenth and one-quarter of an inch, and higher totals possible in storm cells. Tonight, mostly cloudy conditions will persist, with temperatures dipping to around 46 degrees and light winds expected.
As the week goes on, Tuesday will bring mostly sunny weather with a high near 58 and light winds. By Tuesday night, it will become partly cloudy with a low around 47 and calm conditions. This short break from the rain won’t last long, as more showers are expected to return by midweek.
On Wednesday, expect partly sunny skies with a high near 58 and a light south breeze. Showers are likely to return early Thursday morning, after about 4 a.m., with a 60% chance of rain. Thursday will see showers tapering off before 10 a.m., but skies will remain mostly cloudy, with highs again around 58…