Good news, neighbors! After the wet weekend, we’re looking at a gorgeous stretch of weather starting today. Here’s what you need to know:
Today: Patchy Fog Then Pure Sunshine
We’ll start with some patchy fog this morning—typical for this time of year—but it’ll clear out by 8 AM. From there, it’s smooth sailing with sunny skies and a high near 69°F. With just a light south breeze at 2-6 mph and virtually no rain chance, this is the day to get outside. If you’ve been putting off yard work, today’s your day. The cordless lawn mower will get a good workout, and you won’t be battling wind or wet grass.
And hey—this is absolutely perfect grilling weather. Fire up the grill for burgers, steaks, or grilled chicken with corn on the cob. An instant-read meat thermometer takes the guesswork out of doneness, so you can nail it every time.
Tonight Into Wednesday: Still Nice, But Changes Coming
Tonight stays mostly clear with temperatures dropping to around 47°F—crisp but not cold. Wednesday will be partly sunny with a high near 70°F. However, the National Weather Service is already tracking a quick-moving system that’ll bring light mountain rain and snow showers Wednesday morning into Thursday. Snow levels are expected around 6,000 feet, so if you’re heading to the Sierra, don’t be surprised to see some white stuff. Valley folks will stay dry, but this system brings something else we need to talk about.
Thursday: Windy Day Ahead
As that system departs Thursday, we’re looking at gusty north winds—the National Weather Service is forecasting gusts between 25-35 mph throughout the valley. That’s significant enough to impact outdoor plans. If you’ve got a patio setup, make sure any furniture or decorations are secured. A pop-up canopy tent with proper weights is perfect for outdoor events, keeping it anchored against these gusts. This is also a good reminder to check your gutters and consider gutter guards if you haven’t already—wind like this can stir up debris.
Thursday’s high will be around 67°F, so it’ll be cooler and noticeably breezier. I’d hold off on any major outdoor projects that day.
Looking Ahead
After Thursday’s wind event, we’re expecting warmer and drier weather to settle in late week through the weekend. Perfect timing if you’re planning any outdoor activities. By Sunday, another system may bring precipitation chances, so enjoy this mid-week window while it lasts.
Bottom line: Today and Wednesday are your golden tickets. Get outside, tackle that yard work, fire up the grill, and enjoy some genuine spring sunshine. Just be ready for Thursday’s wind show!