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 Executive Airport (KSAC)

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

Clear

75°F

24°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed S 5 MPH
Barometer 29.9 in (1012.53 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Apr 05:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles SSW Elk Grove CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west southwest  after midnight.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north northwest  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain before 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 61. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of rain after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Light and variable wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west southwest after midnight.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 8 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 52. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north northwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Rain before 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 61. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles SSW Elk Grove CA
 38.29°N 121.45°W (Elev. 7 ft)
2:01 pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
5pm PDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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