California — Red taillights blur into a gray wall this morning as dense fog blankets the Sacramento Valley. Visibility drops fast, and even familiar roads feel uncertain before sunrise.
Sacramento wakes up near 41 degrees, wrapped in dense fog with visibility reduced to about a quarter mile. Moist air clings to the ground, and calm winds allow fog to linger. Drivers should slow down, use low-beam headlights, and expect sudden visibility changes on surface streets and major routes, including I-5 and Highway 99.
The fog gradually thins late this morning. By midday, clouds break and sunshine returns. Afternoon highs reach around 66 degrees, a mild February rebound once visibility improves. Pavement dries quickly, easing travel concerns for the rest of the day.
Tonight turns mostly clear, with lows falling into the low 40s. Thursday stays dry and pleasant. Sunshine dominates, and highs climb into the upper 60s, well above seasonal averages. Friday remains calm and mild, with highs near 64 degrees, offering another good travel day.
Changes arrive heading into the weekend. Saturday stays partly sunny and dry, with highs near 64 degrees, but clouds increase late. By Sunday, a chance of rain develops, especially during the afternoon and evening. Roads could become slick after sunset, so plan extra time if traveling.
Early next week remains unsettled at times, with lingering rain chances and cooler afternoons. Looking further out, 6–10 day trends suggest temperatures may dip briefly before rebounding again, hinting at a gradual warming trend later next week.
For now, the biggest concern is this morning’s fog. Conditions improve steadily after midmorning. Are you seeing thicker fog in your neighborhood, or has it already begun to lift?
Five-Day Outlook for Sacramento, California
• Today: Dense fog early, then sunny, high near 66
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 68
• Friday: Partly sunny, high near 64
• Saturday: Partly sunny, high near 64
• Sunday: Chance of rain, high near 62
