Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sacramento Mather Airport (KMHR)

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

Clear

79°F

26°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed S 6 MPH
Barometer 29.91 in (1012.87 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 18 Apr 03:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

North Highlands CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Light southeast wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain before 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 62. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of rain after 11pm.  Low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers then
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Light southeast wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Rain before 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 62. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of rain after 11pm. Low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
North Highlands CA
 38.66°N 121.4°W (Elev. 69 ft)
2:01 pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
4pm PDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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