Longing for a sunny blue sky like this. | Photo by @angelogenasci
Oh, sweet spring, is that you?
Thanks to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, we know what temperatures and precipitation trends to expect in Sacramento this spring, from mid-March to mid-June.
While exact weather conditions typically can’t be predicted more than a week in advance, here’s a seasonal outlook to help you prepare for what spring will bring.
Reminder: The first day of spring is Thursday, March 20.
Temperature
Sac is predicted to experience typical spring temps for the area. We’re all about layering this time of year — a T-shirt for daytime and a light jacket for the evening.
Precipitation
Expect average precipitation. The City of Trees is predicted to experience ordinary rainfall amounts for the season (~2.5 inches).
Drought
According to the US Drought Monitor, drought conditions in Sacramento County are currently being kept at bay while other parts of California have dropped into very dry territory.
Loni Love | 7:30 p.m. | Punch Line | $39+ | The comic, TV host, actress, author, and Emmy winner takes the mic.
Friday, March 14
Sacramento Spring Home & Garden Show | Friday, March 14-Sunday, March 16 | Times vary | Cal Expo | $10 | Get inspiration for your next home improvement project, from bathroom to backyard, by chatting with industry experts.
“The Cher Show: A New Musical” | Friday, March 14-Saturday, March 15 | 8 p.m. | Thunder Valley Casino, Lincoln | $54+ | This jukebox musical about Cher’s life is so jam-packed, it takes three actresses to play the role of the icon through the decades — you’ve gotta see it to “Believe” it.
Saturday, March 15
St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival | 12-5 p.m. | Old Sacramento Waterfront | Free | Enjoy a parade, live entertainment, outdoor beer gardens, and fun activities for the family at this annual community shindig.
“A Women’s Work” Art Exhibition | Saturday, March 15-Sunday, March 16 | 5-10 p.m. | 731 L St. | $18 | Support and celebrate the diversity of women in arts across mediums like paintings, murals, poems, and music.
Sunday, March 16
The Ides Of Spring Market | 12-6 p.m. | Lucid Winery & Event Venue | Free | Shop handmade goods and art while enjoying local wines and Irish music.
Yamato | 2 p.m. | Mondavi Center, Davis | $23+ | This Japanese Taiko drumming group features more than 40 Taiko drums on stage representing different characters.
Monday, March 17
50th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration | 3 p.m. | Fox & Goose | $5+ | Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with live Irish music, a pint of Guinness or Harp, and dishes like Irish lamb stew or corned beef + cabbage.
The city released its “Streets for People” active transportation draft plan, a strategy to give Sacramentans more comfortable, easy options for walking, biking, and rolling around their neighborhoods. Locals can review the document and comment on it through Sunday, April 6.
Weather
The major winter storm that hit NorCal yesterday is expected to linger through today. Snowfall will vary with elevation and temps, but nearby ski resorts are likely to get substantial snow. Tourist traffic will be heavy this weekend and snow chain requirements will be in effect, so plan accordingly. (ABC10)
Closing
The Waterfront Wheel in Old Sacramento will take its final ride on Monday, March 17. With the attraction’s removal, the city will begin building a new children’s playground at Waterfront Park that will be designed to “honor and celebrate our region’s Indigenous community.”
Open
Chef Burma is now open on 16th Street in midtown, hailing from the owners of My Burma in Davis. The menu at Sacramento’s first Burmese restaurant includes appetizers like samusas, noodle dishes like the Burmese-style pad Thai, and lots of veggie options. (The Sacramento Bee)
Announced
The California State Fair announced two more concerts for its 2025 lineup. Country crooner Joe Nichols will take the stage on Wednesday, July 23, and rockers O.A.R. will perform on Friday, July 25. All concerts are included with fair admission; more headliners will be announced in the coming weeks.
Outdoors
Part of the American River Bike Trail within the Folsom Lake State Recreation Area will be closed beginning Monday, March 17, for a utility undergrounding project. The area between Mountain Oak Court and Rainbow Bridge will be off limits Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. It’s expected to reopen by Tuesday, April 1.
Feel Good
Please kindly drop everything and enjoy this cuteness overload. The Sacramento Zoo’s Amirah the giraffe gave birth to a female calf earlier this month. The duo have been nursing and bonding and will make their public debut soon. For now, visitors might catch a glimpse at their habitat’s side yard.
Festival
Holo Holo Festival will return to Heart Health Park on Saturday, Sept. 27 + Sunday, Sept. 28. The lineup includes headliners J Boog and Common Kings, Katchafire, Fia, Spawnbreezie, Sammy Johnson, and more. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, March 14, at 10 a.m.
Small Biz
Own a small business in town? Let us highlight you in our Small Business Week coverage from Sunday, May 4 to Saturday, May 10. Join us by filling out this form by Sunday, March 16.
Sports
Blake Snell’s move to the Los Angeles Dodgers left San Francisco Giants fans in utter shock. Why did let Snell and Corbin Burnes slip away without a fight? Hear from the local experts with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Announced
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Job
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Plan Ahead
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Finance
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City Guide
City Guide
⚾ Take us out to the ballgame
The Athletics will play ball at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento from 2025 to 2027 while their permanent stadium in Las Vegas is being built. | Photo via Quintin Soloviev + Wikimedia Commons
Whether you’re a sports fanatic — or just look good in purple and black — when it comes to sports, Sacramento has no shortage of teams to support. Today, let’s focus on the Athletics, who will play their first-ever Sac home opener on Tuesday, March 31.
The Athletics (MLB) | Est. 1901
OK, so the A’s aren’t technically Sacramento’s team, but they are calling West Sac home from 2025 to 2027 before their relocation to Las Vegas. The A’s played their final home game in Oakland on Sept. 26, 2024, in front of an emotional crowd of 45,000 fans, marking the end of an era for the club.
Where they’ll play: Sutter Health Park
The park has a capacity of 14,000, including 10,624 permanent seats and additional lawn seating on the grass berms.
As part of their “Sacramento era,” the team will wear a green and gold patch on their uniforms in 2025 featuring the Tower Bridge with “Sacramento” scrolled beneath it.
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Renowned Sacramento Chef Buu “Billy” Ngo recently debuted Chu Mai, a Chinese-Vietnamese restaurant on 17th Street with a lot of personality. I loved reading about how the restaurant is his love letter to his mother, from its name to its decor. In the dining room, patrons will find three portraits of Ngo’s mom at different life stages. Ahem — I hope my kids are taking notes.
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