A low pressure system is expected to usher in light precipitation today in Sacramento -- and a bit of snow in the Sierra and foothills.
In addition to the chance of showers today in the Sacramento region, the National Weather Service notes that there is a possibility of thunderstorms.
Look for rainfall amounts to range between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, except where a thundering downpour could add more, forecasters said.
Conditions are expected to clear on Friday, which is expected to be partly sunny and windy with gusts as high as 21 mph in Sacramento.
In the Sierra, the wintry weather could hamper driving today along Interstates 5 and 80 and along Highway 50, cautions the weather service.
The detailed, 7-day NWS forecast for the Sacramento region:
Today: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. Some of the storms could produce small hail. Cloudy, with a high near 55. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce small hail. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Light north northeast wind becoming north northwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. North northwest wind 10 to 13 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 57. North northwest wind around 7 mph.
Saturday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 58.
Sunday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 60.
Monday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 61.
Tuesday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
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