The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued its latest forecast, predicting a period of dry weather with occasional gusty winds until early Tuesday morning. According to the forecast discussion, winds are expected to be particularly strong across the western Sacramento Valley, the Delta, and northern Sierra.
Residents in Redding and Vacaville experienced gusts of around 25 mph this morning, while the rest of the valley saw winds at about 10 mph. The north to east winds are expected to strengthen throughout Monday. Although the low pressure system that caused a few radar blips is moving southwest, a high-pressure ridge from the Pacific Northwest is moving in, helping to maintain mostly dry and quiet conditions. The foothills and Sierra are expected to see the strongest winds, with gusts around 30 mph highly likely, and winds along the Sierra crest could reach 50 mph or more, with a 60-80% chance through Tuesday morning.
As the week progresses, the weather will remain calm, with temperatures in the valley ranging from the upper 50s to low 60s, and in the foothills and mountains, temperatures will range from the low 40s to upper 40s. While the days will be mild, nighttime temperatures are expected to drop, with lows in the 30s and frost likely at lower elevations through Thursday…