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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 International Airport (KSMF)

Lat: 38.70071°NLon: 121.59479°WElev: 20.0ft.

Clear

59°F

15°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed SSE 11 MPH
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 10:40 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WNW Rio Linda CA

Flood Watch January 2, 10:00pm until January 5, 04:00pm
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Flood Watch

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. South southeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 8pm. Low around 54. South southeast wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 54 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. High near 56. South southeast wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 1am, then rain after 1am. Low around 52. South southeast wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 54. South southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain, mainly after 7pm. Low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely before 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 4pm, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 52 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. South southeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 8pm. Low around 54. South southeast wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain. High near 56. South southeast wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 1am, then rain after 1am. Low around 52. South southeast wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall 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 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain, mainly after 7pm. Low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain likely before 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 4pm, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles WNW Rio Linda CA
 38.72°N 121.59°W (Elev. 20 ft)
Last Update:
10:41 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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