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Rain may be on its way to Merced after a warm weekend. Here's what to expect
Get ready for more fall weather, Merced. You’ll just have to wait a few days. After a brief taste of cooler October temperatures, the Central Valley is in for one more warm stretch this weekend before a stronger cooldown moves into Northern California next week. High temperatures across the Central Valley , including Merced County, are expected to rise, Sean Macaday, The Sacramento Bee’s meteorologist reported. However, cooler weather is on the way, with a chance of rain and temperatures dropping into the 60s and 70s by the middle of next week. Here’s what to expect in Merced : How high will Merced temperatures get this weekend? The Merced region is forecast to reach a high of 88 degrees Friday with clear skies and light winds around 5 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures are expected to drop to around 56 degrees overnight. Saturday will be slightly warmer, with a high near 89 degrees and an overnight low around 56. Winds will continue sweeping through the area at around 5 mph. By Sunday, temperatures are forecast to hit a high near 88 degrees and a low around 53. Blast of cooler fall weather arrives next week Say goodbye
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USA TODAY
More Snow for Tahoe? What El Niño could mean this winter
A potentially historic El Niño is strengthening in the Pacific Ocean, increasing the chances of a wetter-than-normal winter across much of California. Tahoe is in a cold snap this week, with temperatures dropping enough for snow to reach the area's mountaintops and for one ski resort to start snowmaking. But while the early taste of winter may have some residents wondering whether a big snow season is ahead, forecasters say it's too soon to draw conclusions from a single cold stretch. Federal forecasters favor above-normal precipitation around Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada from December through February. However, while a strong El Niño can increase the likelihood of more winter storms, it does not guarantee a blockbuster snow season. In fact, the National Weather Service's winter outlook also favors above-normal temperatures around Tahoe this winter. Past El Niño winters in the Sierra have produced a wide range of outcomes, from exceptionally snowy seasons to winters with near-normal or even below-normal precipitation. Here's what to know about the Tahoe snow forecast for the season. What is the winter forecast for Lake Tahoe? The Climate Prediction Center 's report shows above-normal precipitation across most of California during December, January, and February. Southern
The Sacramento Bee
The Claw's return nears: How Sacramento crews are preparing for Super El Niño
Each fall city crews prepare the months-long grind of collecting thousands of tons of wet leaves, broken limbs and fallen trees to keep Sacramento’s streets safe. This year city officials are confident in their ability to manage the effects of the predicted Super El Niño, but are asking that residents do their part to prevent flooding. Sacramento’s tree canopy is one of the most iconic features of the city, but the lush greenery that provides relief from summer heat has drawbacks in the winter, particularly during harsh, stormy weather. “Sacramento is synonymous with the Claw and our trees,” Mayor Kevin McCarty said. “We want to make sure we have plentiful urban forest in Sacramento. But with that comes lots of leaves, and with big storms or atmospheric rivers, potential for massive havoc in the neighborhood.” During an atmospheric river in the first few weeks of 2023, more than 1,500 trees toppled throughout the city — smashing homes, splitting cars and killing two people living on the street . Cleanup took months. Fallen leaves from Sacramento’s one million trees also pose an issue. Wet piles of leaves in public right of ways reduce traction, posing a slippery risk to drivers, cyclists
hoodline.com
Sunny Sacramento Heats Up: Gusty Winds, Fire Fears as 80s Return This Week
Sacramento is starting Tuesday clear and cool, with temperatures around 48 degrees early in the morning before a sunny afternoon reaches about 77. The fall-like chill will give way to a steady warm-up later this week, but dry air and gusty winds will keep outdoor conditions worth watching. Sunny Tuesday...
hoodline.com
Cool Morning, Hot Afternoon: Sacramento Warms Into the 80s as Fire Risk Looms
Sacramento is starting Wednesday clear and cool, with temperatures around 47 degrees early and a sunny afternoon with temperatures in the mid-to-upper 80s. The jacket weather will be brief: Valley temperatures are forecast in the 80s Thursday and Friday, while rain stays out of the picture through the weekend. Dry...