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Is summer over? Heat returns this weekend after cool down

This week, we've received heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, snowfall for the Sierra and temperatures well below average. It begs the question, is summer over?
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The weather in Northern California has felt more like fall than summer over the last few days, but don't give up on summer just yet.  

The three day forecast shows temperatures warming, along with tons of sunshine, heading into this weekend. In fact, on Saturday, we're expecting above-average temperatures for this time of the year. Our normal daytime high is 86 degrees, but we could get temps as high as 89 degrees. 

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That being said, fall is fast approaching, officially changing seasons on Monday, Sept. 23. If you take a look at ABC10's long-range weather models from the Climate Prediction Center, it shows below-average temperatures for the Foothills and the Sierra within the next two weeks. 

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As far as precipitation goes, long-range models from the Climate Prediction Center are showing wetter than average conditions in that time frame, as well.

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So, when's the next best chance for more rainfall? There's a chance for rain showers in the Foothills and Sierra Thursday afternoon. There's also a chance for more wintry precipitation Thursday evening in the Sierra, likely around 6 p.m.

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So, enjoy the last days of summer while you can.  

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