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FXUS66 KSTO 032002
AFDSTO

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
102 PM PDT Thu Apr 3 2025


.Discussion...

.Synopsis...
Warm and mild weather expected through weekend`s end with light
north winds at times. Early next week will see a weak system bring
light precipitation to Northern California, mainly over the
mountains and adjacent foothills.

.Key Messages...

* Drier and warmer weather returns through the weekend.

* Chances for Valley Highs > 75 Degrees Saturday/Sunday: 50-90%

* A weak system will bring clouds and light precipitation mainly
  to areas in northern Sacramento Valley Sunday night and Monday.

* 24-Hour Mountains/Foothills Precip. Amounts > 0.25" (Sunday-
  Monday): 30-60%

* Snow levels will be high, so light snow will be limited to
  highest peaks

* Mild and dry conditions after Monday into middle of the week.

.Changes from previous forecast...

* No changes from previous forecast.

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.AVIATION...

Mainly VFR conditions across interior NorCal next 24 hours.
Light mountain showers through 03z-06z Friday, mainly over the
northern Sierra. Winds from the north less than 12 knots.
Increased north to east winds after 15z Friday, with northerly
wind gusts up to 15-20 kts in the Valley, and northeast/east wind
gusts up to 20-25 kts over the mountains.

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.STO WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.
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