SACRAMENTO, Calif — Peak gusts Wednesday reached +45mph in the valley. Higher gusts near 65mph are possible overnight for the foothills.
The weather pattern bringing the gusty winds will start to shift Thursday afternoon as the high pressure ridge begins to dominate the forecast.
The Wind Advisory remains in effect through 8 a.m. Thursday for the Sacramento Valley and the Delta. Strong winds continue a bit longer for the Sierra Foothills with the advisory in place until 11 a.m. Valley gusts will be 35-45mph through early Thursday with foothill gusts 55-65mph.
Fire danger will stay fairly low due to recent rain and snow. It's always good to practice fire safety though since winds could carry embers into drier areas.
Other impacts from the wind include driving hazards, especially near high profile vehicles and travel or bridges and the Yolo Causeway. Be aware of flying debris or falling tree branches if you are going to be outdoors. Those branches could also cause some local power outages. Secure loose objects like patio furniture, toys and trash cans.
These winds are helping to warm and dry the airmass with will help get us to our first 90s of the year by the end of the week. Warm weather continues through the Mother's Day weekend.
Warming temperatures will also increase the snowmelt leading to more runoff through the weekend. Exercise extra caution if spending time by the water. Many rivers are running high, fast and very cold. Water temperatures in the valley locations remain in the 50s which is far too cold to swim in and could shock the body reducing the ability to swim at all.
THURSDAY MORNING: Clear with lows in the 50s and Sierra lows in the 20s. Gusty wind overnight.
THURSDAY: WIND ADVISORY for the morning. Sunny and breezy with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Lake Tahoe highs near 60°. Still windy in the morning.
FRIDAY: Sunny with highs near 90°. Lake Tahoe highs in the lower 60s.
SATURDAY: Sunny with highs near 90°. Lake Tahoe highs in the upper 60s.
MOTHER'S DAY: Sunny with highs near 90°. Lake Tahoe highs near 70°.
MONDAY: Sunny with highs in the upper 80s. Lake Tahoe highs near 70°.
TUESDAY: Sunny with highs near 90°. Lake Tahoe highs in the low 70s.
WEDNESDAY: Sunny with highs near 90°. Lake Tahoe highs in the low 70s.
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