How cold will Thanksgiving be in Sacramento? Here’s the latest prediction
If you’re traveling around Sacramento for Thanksgiving, expect mostly clear, sunny skies — but don’t forget a jacket.
Temperatures are getting colder as we settle into fall.
For the holiday, according to the National Weather Service, Thursday will be sunny with a high near 65. Lows next week will dip into mid 30s.
Early predictions anticipated a chance of wet weather from Nov. 22 to Thanksgiving Day, with an atmospheric river likely at some point. So far — there’s no rain or snow in the forecast for region.
“We’re expecting to see a dry pattern for the holiday travel week,” said meteorologist Eric Kurth. “Not really seeing anything in terms to precipitation this weekend and then to through Friday.”
Latest forecast
Thanksgiving week’s weather forecast is similar to what the Sacramento area has been experiencing.
Friday is expected to hit a high near 68 degrees with winds up to 23 mph, with lows at around 36. There is a wind advisory until 6 p.m., according to the weather service, with gusts coming from the Sacramento Valley, Carquinez Strait and Delta.
The strongest winds will likely be blow from the late morning to the afternoon, and may blow tree limbs and cause power outages.
The agency advises residents to drive carefully and secure outdoor objects.
For the weekend, temperatures will be in the low 60s with sunny skies. Saturday is forecasted at 64 and Sunday at 61. Lows for both days are around 34.
Monday and Tuesday is expected to reach at a high around 61 and 62, respectively, and lows near 37 and 40. Sunny days follow into Wednesday at 65 with a low at 42.
This story was originally published November 18, 2022 at 8:24 AM.