Sacramento's weather forecast: Strong winds are expected to pick up Saturday night. Power shutoffs are expected by PG&E for the foothills, northern Sierra foothills, and Coastal range into the bay area. Gusts could be as high as 40-45 mph and up to 55 mph in canyon spots. Dry humidity will be a factor in rapid fire spread, along with hot temperatures nearing 100 degrees.
SATURDAY: Sunny with highs in the low 90s. Lake Tahoe highs in the mid 70s. FIRE WEATHER WATCH begins at 9pm.
SUNDAY: Sunny with highs in the mid to upper 90s. Lake Tahoe highs near 80 degrees. FIRE WEATHER WATCH
MONDAY: Sunny and unseasonably warm with highs in the upper 90s to near 100 degrees. Lake Tahoe highs in the low 80s. FIRE WEATHER WATCH ends at 12pm.
TUESDAY: Sunny and unseasonably warm with highs in the mid to upper 90s to near 100 degrees. Lake Tahoe highs in the low 80s.
WEDNESDAY: Sunny and unseasonably warm with highs in the mid 90s. Lake Tahoe highs in the low 80s.
THURSDAY: Sunny and unseasonably warm with highs in the mid 90s. Lake Tahoe highs in the low 80s.
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