Sacramento is squeezing the most out of a mostly sunny, warm Sunday, April 19, with temperatures climbing into the mid 70s and an expected high near 77°F this afternoon. The skies and light southerly breeze are perfect for outdoor plans, but the quiet stretch is about to end. A storm system is forecast to move inland Monday, April 20, and linger through Wednesday, April 22, bringing valley rain, mountain snow and a higher chance of thunderstorms.
Monday Through Wednesday: Rain, Thunderstorms And Mountain Snow
Rain is expected to reach the valley Monday afternoon, with chances increasing after about 11 a.m., then becoming more likely Monday night into Tuesday. Initial valley rainfall totals look modest, roughly one tenth to one quarter of an inch on Monday, while the foothills could pick up around 1.5-3 inches. In the higher Sierra, forecasts call for about 1-2 feet of snow. The greatest threat for thunderstorms comes on Tuesday, with cooler daytime highs in the low 60s. Forecasters with the National Weather…..