Forecast and Conditions for Elk Grove, California

Updated: 11:17 AM PDT on May 17, 2008
Observed at Cosumnes River, Wilton, California
Temperature 90.1 °F / 32.3 °C
Humidity 28%
Dew Point 53 °F / 11 °C
Wind WSW at 1.0 mph / 1.6 km/h
Pressure 30.05 in / 1017.5 hPa (Steady)
Conditions Partly Cloudy
Visibility 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers
Clouds (FEW) : 6000 ft / 1828 m
(FEW) : 11000 ft / 3352 m
Yesterday's Maximum 100 °F / 37 °C
Yesterday's Minimum 64 °F / 17 °C
Normal high 80 °F / 26 °C
Normal low 51 °F / 10 °C
Record high 100 °F / 37 °C (1997)
Record low 40 °F / 4 °C (1974)
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days 0
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days 17
Sunrise05:51 AM (PDT)
Sunset08:11 PM (PDT)
Moon Rise06:24 PM (PDT)
Moon Set04:10 AM (PDT)
Moon Phase
Special Weather Statement
Statement as of 4:00 PM PDT on May 16, 2008


... Peak snowmelt into rivers and streams this weekend...

With well above average temperatures this weekend... mountain
snowmelt will be reaching around peak levels for the year. With
water level running high and fast... people swimming or wading can be
easily swept downstream. Even relatively shallow water can be
dangerous. While air temperatures will be hot... water from snowmelt
will be very cold. People wading... rafting or fishing are
susceptible to a sudden loss of body temperature from the cold
water. This condition is called hypothermia and it can be life
threatening.

Over the weekend... temperatures will be 10 to 20 degrees above
normal. Heat related illnesses are possible in these conditions
unless proper precautions are taken. Persons working outdoors or
planning outdoor activities should wear lightweight light-colored
clothing... take frequent breaks from the sun and drink plenty of
non-alcoholic fluids. Try to avoid strenuous activity during the
hottest time of the day. Do not leave children or pets alone in an
unattended vehicle.

Temperatures are expected to return to near normal by mid week.


Forecast as of 10:15 am PDT on May 17, 2008

Today
Sunny. Near record high temperatures. Highs 98 to 104. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Clear. Lows 58 to 65. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs 92 to 102. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear. Lows 54 to 63. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
Monday
Sunny. Highs 90 to 97. South winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Clear. Lows 55 to 61.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 91.
Tuesday Night through Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Breezy. Lows 51 to 61. Highs 80 to 90.
Friday
Sunny. Highs 80 to 85.
Temperature Probability of Precipitation
Place Today Tonight Sunday Today Tonight Sunday
Sacramento 102 61 96 0 0 0
SAC Exec Airport 101 59 93 0 0 0
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