Rain and freezing temperatures are coming to Sacramento area. See the latest forecast

Rain and freezing temperatures are coming to the Sacramento area this week, according to the National Weather Service.

A freeze warning will remain in effect from 2 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, the agency announced Monday morning, with below-freezing temperatures predicted in some areas.

Residents in the Sacramento Valley, Carquinez Strait, Delta and northern San Joaquin Valley may see temperatures drop as low as 27 to 32 degrees, the weather service said.

Rural areas will see the coldest temperatures, the weather service said.

After Tuesday’s frosty morning, rain may seep into the region.

There’s a 30% chance of showers after 10 p.m. Tuesday with a low near 40 degrees, the agency said. The service is predicting that less than a tenth of an inch of precipitation will fall overnight.

On Wednesday, there’s a 50% chance of showers during the day, the weather service said, with high temperatures near 54 degrees and lows around 40. There’s also a 20% chance of rain on Thursday.

The Sacramento area will see chances of showers through Sunday — and possibly continuing into early next week, according to the Climate Prediction Center.

The region may see a probability of rain “leaning above” normal from Saturday to Dec. 6, the Climate Prediction Center said.

What’s the weather forecast for Sacramento?

According to the National Weather Service, Monday in Sacramento will be sunny with a high near 62 degrees and winds of up to 6 mph.

Lows at night are expected around 34 degrees with frost in some areas after 3 a.m.

There will be areas of frost Tuesday before 9 a.m., followed by sunny skies with a high near 62 and a low around 40.

Wednesday is expected to be mostly cloudy with a high near 54 and gusts of up to 7 mph. The low will be near 40.

Partly sunny and mostly cloudy skies continue through the week with highs near 56 from Thursday to Sunday. Lows are predicted to be near 41 for these days.

How do I prepare my home for cold weather?

Cover outdoor plants. You should take steps now to protect outside plants from the cold, according to the National Weather Service. Sheets, blankets, towels or cardboard boxes can be used.

Protect your pipes. Wrap, drain or slowly drip outdoor water pipes to prevent them from freezing or possibly bursting, the weather service says. You should drain in-ground sprinklers and cover pipes that lay above ground.

Covering swimming pools is not necessary. You may choose to cover your pool to prevent dirt and debris from collecting in the water, according to Royal Swimming Pools, but you don’t have to cover it to prevent it from freezing over.

Do not use your oven as a heat source. Using your oven to heat your home is ineffective and dangerous, according to Stanislaus County’s Extreme Cold/Freeze Contingency Plan. There is an increased risk of carbon monoxide poisoning when leaving your oven open. Children and pets could also be severely burned.

Watch for signs of frostbite and hypothermia. Look for discoloration of the skin, numbness or waxy skin as symptoms of frostbite. Confusion, dizziness, exhaustion and shivering are signs of hypothermia, according to the county’s contingency plan.

This story was originally published November 27, 2023 at 10:20 AM.