California – Headlights glow softly through low fog across the Sacramento Valley this morning, as mist settles over streets, river corridors, and airport runways. The air feels damp and cool, setting a cautious tone for early commuters heading out under winter gray.
According to the National Weather Service, patchy fog developed after midnight and continues into the morning hours, reducing visibility in spots below five miles. Temperatures sit in the low 40s early, with calm winds allowing fog to linger near the ground.
Drivers along I-5, Highway 99, and surface streets near the American and Sacramento rivers should expect sudden drops in visibility. Slick pavement is possible where moisture settles. Allow extra time and avoid high speeds until conditions improve.
Fog gradually thins late this morning as sunshine breaks through. By afternoon, Sacramento warms into the mid to upper 60s, delivering a pleasant February rebound. The contrast between the gray morning and bright afternoon will feel dramatic.
Tonight brings another round of fog development, especially in low-lying areas. Wednesday turns sunnier and mild, with highs near 65 and calmer travel conditions after the morning hours. Clear skies Wednesday night allow temperatures to dip into the low 40s again.
Thursday and Friday stay mostly sunny and seasonably warm, with highs in the mid-60s and cool nights near the upper 40s. It’s a quiet stretch for the region, ideal for outdoor plans once fog lifts each morning.
Looking toward the Feb 6–8 weekend, clouds increase slightly. A small rain chance appears late Sunday, though impacts look limited for now. Longer-range outlooks continue to point toward above-normal temperatures returning later next week, hinting at early spring energy across Northern California.
Are you dealing with fog where you live this morning? Let us know how visibility looks on your drive.
Five-Day Outlook for Sacramento, California
- Today: Patchy morning fog, then mostly sunny, high near 67°F
- Wednesday: Becoming sunny, high near 65°F
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 65°F
- Friday: Partly sunny, high near 64°F
- Saturday: Partly sunny, high near 63°F
