FXUS66 KSTO 260858
AFDSTO

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
158 AM PDT Mon Aug 26 2024

.SYNOPSIS...
Warm and dry conditions return this week with cooler temperatures
later this weekend.

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.Discussion...
A quiet start to the week with near to above normal temperatures
across the forecast area. Upper level ridging builds over the area
as heights rise today. Afternoon highs will be low 90s to near 100
in the Valley with 70s to mid 90s over the foothills and
mountains through Wednesday before a gradual cooldown for the
remainder of the week. Wednesday will be the hottest day of this
week with a 30-65% chance of exceeding 100 degrees over the
Southern Sacramento Valley. Dry conditions persist each day with
afternoon humidities of around 10-25%, driest across the Northern
Sacramento Valley.

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.EXTENDED DISCUSSION (Friday THROUGH Monday)...
Temperatures cool each day into the weekend with increasing
moisture from west to east over the Sacramento Valley. An
approaching low from the Eastern Pacific will help keep things on
the cooler side with a 5-15% chance of showers and thunderstorms
over the Sierra. As we get closer towards the end of the week, we
can know more details about timing and location. &&

.AVIATION...
VFR conditions over interior NorCal next 24 hrs. Sfc wind below
12 kts except vcnty of Delta SWly sfc wind up to 15 kts possible
btwn 00z-12z Tue.

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