Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sacramento Mather Airport (KMHR)

Lat: 38.55996°NLon: 121.28397°WElev: 92.0ft.

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 6 MPH
Barometer 30.1 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill45°F (7°C)
Last update 22 Apr 03:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

North Highlands CA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A chance of rain before 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South southeast wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and thunderstorms before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 63. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Calm wind.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 72. Light north northwest wind becoming northwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of rain before 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and thunderstorms before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 63. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Calm wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 72. Light north northwest wind becoming northwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
North Highlands CA
 38.66°N 121.4°W (Elev. 69 ft)
2:01 am PDT Apr 22, 2026
3am PDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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