Heather Waldman

5 days ago | kcra.com | Heather Waldman

The first half of the weekend will feel hot for many but a big temperature drop is coming Sunday.Saturday morning will have calm winds and warm temperatures. The Valley will be in the 80s by 11 a.m. Sacramento's forecast high is 94 degrees. The Foothills will start the day near 60 degrees. Afternoon highs will be in the upper 80s. Strong sunshine will warm the Sierra quickly, too. Temperatures around Lake Tahoe will be in the 40s in the morning and low to mid 70s in the afternoon.

6 days ago | kcra.com | Heather Waldman

UP TOWARD EL DORADO HILLS. ALL RIGHT. ONE, A WILDFIRE STARTS. TIME CAN SAVE COMMUNITIES. YES, EVERY MINUTE COUNTS. AND THIS IS MOTIVATING A RELATIVELY NEW NONPROFIT TO COME UP WITH A WAY TO DETECT FIRES BEFORE THEY BECOME LARGE AND THREATENING. METEOROLOGIST HEATHER WALDMAN SPOKE WITH THIS GROUP. SO, HEATHER, WHAT ARE THEY WORKING ON RIGHT NOW? YEAH, THE EARTHFIRE ALLIANCE WAS FOUNDED JUST LAST YEAR.

6 days ago | kcra.com | Heather Waldman

WEATHER. WE WANT TO TAKE A LIVE LOOK AT SACRAMENTO A WHOLE LOT OF BLUE SKY. LOOK AT THAT. THERE’S A LONELY CLOUD OUT THERE. JUST █A LONELY ONE. LET’S CHECK IN WITH DIRK. TELL US IF WE HAVE MORE LONELY CLOUDS. I FOUND ITS FRIENDS. HEY THERE. HE’S A LITTLE OFF PATH. THIS IS. HE WANDERED AWAY. YEAH. SO THIS IS NOW. THIS ISN’T HEAVENLY. THIS IS ACTUALLY SOUTH OF HEAVENLY. THIS IS NOW NORTHERN ALPINE COUNTY. AND WHAT WE’RE LOOKING AT HERE, THIS IS HAWKINS PEAK, THE PG&E NETWORK HERE SHOWING US THE ALERT.

1 week ago | kcra.com | Heather Waldman

There are many factors that go into predicting the day to day threat of fire here in northern California such as wind humidity and fuel moisture. However, we do take into consideration some big picture factors such as prolonged recent heat spells has that dried out our vegetation. We also consider recent drought are the trees stressed from years of water restriction and when it comes to wind, not all affect us the same. Yes, *** breeze will carry flames and increase fire danger.

1 week ago | kcra.com | Heather Waldman

A weaker delta breeze will mean warmer Valley temperatures starting Thursday. Friday and Saturday will bring the warmest weather Northern California has experienced so far this year. Clear skies and a light onshore breeze will help temperatures fall back into the low 50s to start Thursday morning in the Valley. The Foothills will start the day in the low 50s as well. Temperatures around Lake Tahoe will be in the upper 20s Thursday morning. Thursday will be a sunny day with lighter winds.