NorCal forecast: Cooler with elevated fire risk in the Sierra Friday

Cooler air and stronger winds are expected in Northern California through Friday. The winds have increased the risk of fast-moving fires on the Sierra's east slope.
Stronger winds will bring in cooler air for the end of the week, but that wind will also increase the potential for fast-moving fires on the east slope.
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