Ironman California may dodge weekend rain. Here’s the Sacramento forecast
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Ironman California in Sacramento
Ironman California athletes will take their marks Sunday in downtown Sacramento for an 140.6-mile journey. Here’s how to take advantage of the triathlon coming to the state Capitol.
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This time one year ago a “bomb cyclone” drenched Sacramento, canceling Ironman California and sending both disappointed athletes and spectators home.
This year’s weather forecast looks very different. Athletes will take their marks early Sunday morning under clear and sunny skies, according to the National Weather Service, with temperatures reaching a high of 70 degrees.
The ground may be wet with scattered leaves from Saturday’s possible rain showers and wind, but it’s not forecast to disrupt race day.
Here’s a look at Sacramento’s weekend forecast, as of Thursday morning, according to the National Weather Service. For up-to-date forecasts, check back at weather.gov:
Thursday | High near 87 degrees
Sunny with light wind.
Thursday night | Low of 54 degrees
Mostly clear with winds around 6 mph.
Friday | High near 82 degrees
Sunny with winds up to 10 mph.
Friday night | Low of 57 degrees
Partly cloudy with winds around 10 mph.
Saturday | High near 71 degrees
Partly sunny with a 20% chance of rain showers, plus winds up to 8 mph.
Saturday night | Low of 51 degrees
Mostly clear.
Sunday | High near 70 degrees
Sunny.
Sunday night | Low of 47 degrees
Clear.
This story was originally published October 20, 2022 at 9:16 AM.