Cool, California 7 Day Weather Forecast

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FXUS66 KSTO 120735
AFDSTO

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
1235 AM PDT Sat Apr 12 2025

.Discussion...

.Synopsis...
Slight chance for isolated, light shower or thunderstorm over the
southern Cascades now through early this morning. Mostly dry and
warm weather with areas of Minor HeatRisk over the next week.
Breezy northerly winds on Sunday. Nonzero chance of isolated light
showers or thunderstorms over the Sierra Crest each afternoon
Tuesday - Friday.

.Key Messages...

* Today - Sunday:

-Slight chance (10-15%) for isolated, light shower or thunderstorm
     over the southern Cascades now through early this morning

    -Warmer than normal temperatures continue

-Breezy north winds develop this weekend, strongest on Sunday

-Probability of northerly Wind Gusts > 30 mph on Sunday: 55-85%
     mainly along the western Sacramento Valley

* Monday - Friday:

-Above-normal temperatures will continue heading into next week
     with Minor HeatRisk in the Valley and foothills

-Potential for light shower or thunderstorm over the Sierra Crest
     Tuesday-Friday afternoons, although confidence is low

.Changes from previous forecast...

* Isolated shower/thunderstorm potential over the southern
  Cascades extends over the next few hours

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.AVIATION...
Predominantly VFR conditions expected over the next 24 hours at
TAF sites with winds less than 12 kts anticipated through 15Z
Saturday. 10-15% chance of isolated showers or brief thunderstorm
over the southern Cascades through 12Z Saturday. Northerly wind
gusts 15 to 20 kts expected after 15Z Saturday in the Sacramento
Valley.

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.STO WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.

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