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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Sacramento Executive Airport (KSAC)

Lat: 38.50674°NLon: 121.49597°WElev: 16.0ft.

Rain

59°F

15°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed S 6 MPH
Barometer 29.84 in (1010.5 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 10:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Elk Grove CA

Flood Watch until January 5, 04:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch until January 5, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Mon

    Flood Watch

  • Tonight

    Low: 54 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 58. South southeast wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. Low around 51. South southeast wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 54. South southeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain, mainly after 7pm. Low around 48. South southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 52 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain, mainly before 3am. Low around 54. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 58. South southeast wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Low around 51. South southeast wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 54. South southeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain, mainly after 7pm. Low around 48. South southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain likely before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Elk Grove CA
 38.41°N 121.36°W (Elev. 43 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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