Rainbow, California 7 Day Weather Forecast

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FXUS66 KSTO 110950
AFDSTO

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
250 AM PDT Fri Apr 11 2025

.Discussion...

.Synopsis...
Dry and warm weather with areas of Minor HeatRisk at times.
Nonzero chance of isolated light showers or brief thunderstorm
this afternoon over portions of the northern Sacramento Valley
and southern Cascades, followed by breezy north winds on Sunday.
Above-normal temperatures continue through next week.

.Key Messages...

* Today:

-Warm weather with areas of Minor HeatRisk in the Valley

    -Dry weather continues except slight (15%) chance of showers
     or brief thunderstorm across portions of the northern
     Sacramento Valley and southern Cascades this afternoon

* Saturday - Sunday:

-Warmer than normal temperatures continue

-Breezy north winds develop, strongest on Sunday

-Probability of northerly Wind Gusts > 40 mph: 20-50%, highest
     chances in the western Sacramento Valley

* Monday - Wednesday:

-Above normal temperatures will continue heading into next week
     with Minor HeatRisk in the Valley and foothills

-Potential for light shower or thunderstorm over the Sierra Crest
     Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon, although confidence is low

.Changes from previous forecast...

* Northerly wind gust forecast continues to trend slightly lower
  for Saturday & Sunday

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.AVIATION...
VFR conditions expected next 24 hours at TAF sites with light
winds less than 12 kts anticipated.

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

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