SACRAMENTO, Calif — Temperatures continue to rise this week with peak heat hitting Wednesday. The high pressure ridge building across the West will deliver hovering near 90-95°. With the hot temperatures arriving, it's a good warning to keep an eye on pets and children inside cars without AC running. Car temperatures can increase by about 10 degrees every 10 minutes when temperatures are in the 90s.
A slight increase in the north wind will lower humidity through the middle of the week. This will bring an elevated fire danger for the Sacramento Valley. Despite the wet winter and spring, things are beginning to dry out, especially the grasses in the valley. Humidity will remain fairly low the next few days, in the 15-25% range during the afternoon. Fire danger is possible, especially grass fires. With soil moisture still abundant, fire spread is limited. But as these grasses begin drying out, the summer months will see plenty of available fuel.
Peak fire season is around the corner so it's a good idea to keep fire safety in mind. Simple items like being mindful to properly dispose of cigarettes and matches, not driving on grass and making sure tow chains are secured tightly can help prevent a spark. Grasses will dry out quickly resulting in rising fire danger for the lower elevations in the coming days.
The best chance for Sierra storms remains south of highway 50.
A slightly cooler weather pattern develops by the weekend with highs dropping back towards our seasonal averages (mid-80s).
TONIGHT: Clear with lows in the 50s. Sierra skies will be clearing with lows near 40°.
WEDNESDAY: Sunny with a slightly elevated fire danger. Highs in the low to mid-90s. Lake Tahoe highs in the lower 70s.
THURSDAY: Sunny with highs in the upper 80s and low 90s. Lake Tahoe highs in the mid-70s.
FRIDAY: Slight cooling trend begins. Sunny with highs in the mid-80s. Lake Tahoe highs in the low 70s.
SATURDAY: Sunny with highs in the mid-80s. Lake Tahoe highs near 70°.
SUNDAY: Sunny with highs in the lower 80s. Lake Tahoe highs in the upper 60s.
MONDAY: Sunny with highs in the low 80s. Lake Tahoe highs in the mid-60s.
TUESDAY: Sunny with highs in the mid-80s. Lake Tahoe highs in the mid-60s.
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