Northern California Entering a Week of Mild Days, Chilly Nights, and Midweek Wind Gusts, NWS Says
SACRAMENTO, CA — Northern California will settle into a stretch of cool-to-near-normal temperatures paired with midweek breezy conditions, according to the National Weather Service in Sacramento. The steady pattern is expected to hold from December 1 through December 7, offering mild afternoons and crisp overnight lows for much of the region.
Mild Daytime Temperatures Persist Through the Week
Forecasters say daytime highs will remain consistent across the region:
- Mid–upper 50s for Sacramento, Stockton, and Auburn
- Low 60s in Redding and Red Bluff
The NWS reports minimal temperature variation through next weekend, with nights remaining notably chilly, especially in the northern Sacramento Valley.
Midweek Winds Expected to Strengthen Across Key Valley Cities
A weak passing system will create a tightening pressure gradient on Wednesday and Thursday, bringing an uptick in north to east winds.
Wind gusts of 25–30 mph are most likely across:
- Chico
- Marysville
- Red Bluff
- Sacramento
Residents are encouraged to secure holiday decorations, yard items, and outdoor setups ahead of the midweek gusts.
Dry, Clear Skies Expected With No Significant Rainfall
Despite the breezy period, skies are forecast to remain mostly clear and dry, with no meaningful precipitation expected across the interior valley or surrounding foothills.
The overall pattern appears stable, and the calm weather is projected to extend into next weekend — good news for travelers and early holiday planners.
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