KCRA 3 Weather meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn looks at how long the warmer weather will last and when cooler temps and rain chances arrive by this weekend in Northern California.

The month of May is upon us, and we usually start thinking of summer in Northern California. But some spring-like variety to the weather can linger.

KCRA 3 Weather meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn looks at how much warmer temperatures will get this week and when cooler air will arrive with the chance for rain and Sierra snow.

KCRA 3 Weather meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn looks at how cool temperatures will remain and how long the rain will linger ...

KCRA 3 Weather meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn looks at what will clear Northern California skies and how much warmer temperatures will get for the week ahead.

While much of Northern California will be dry on Friday, parts of the Sierra could see rain and snow showers ahead of a stronger weather system over the weekend.

Northern California will see a mild and slightly breezy Thursday, and rain and snow could be possible later this week.

KCRA 3 Weather meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn looks at what will clear Northern California skies and how much warmer temperatures will get for the week ahead. KCRA 3 Weather meteorologist Dirk ...

KCRA 3 Weather meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn looks at how cool temperatures will remain and how long the rain will linger Sunday as well as when temperatures will return to the 80s. KCRA 3 Weather ...

KCRA 3 Weather meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn looks at the cooler changes coming along with how much rain and snow can be expected in Northern California over the weekend. KCRA 3 Weather ...