Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sacramento Mather Airport (KMHR)

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

Clear

81°F

27°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed NW 10 MPH
Barometer 29.91 in (1012.87 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 16 May 01:15 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Folsom CA

Red Flag Warning May 16, 01:44pm until May 18, 08:00pm
Click here for hazard details and duration
Red Flag Warning
  •  
    Red Flag Warning May 16, 01:44pm until May 18, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Mon

    Red Flag Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 81. North northwest wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 58. North wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 81. North northwest wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 58. North wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 62.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 61.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Folsom CA
 38.67°N 121.14°W (Elev. 299 ft)
11:31 am PDT May 16, 2026
1pm PDT May 16, 2026-6pm PDT May 22, 2026
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database