California — Streetlights glow through pockets of fog across the Sacramento Valley this morning. Cool air hugs the ground, and visibility drops in spots as commuters ease onto damp roads before sunrise.
Early fog lingers through mid-morning, especially near rivers and low-lying neighborhoods. Otherwise, clouds dominate the sky. Temperatures climb toward 63 degrees, helped by a light northwest breeze that gusts over 20 mph at times. Travel remains manageable, though reduced visibility could slow drivers on I-5, Highway 50, and I-80 early.
Conditions stay mostly dry today, but the quiet weather does not last long. Clouds thicken tonight, with lows falling near 48 degrees. Roads remain dry, yet the air feels heavier as the next system approaches.
By Tuesday, weather conditions turn more active. Rain chances increase late morning, rising to 80 percent by afternoon. Showers may intensify into the evening, and isolated thunderstorms cannot be ruled out. Wet pavement and brief downpours could impact the evening commute.
Rain continues into Tuesday night, with steady showers likely. By Wednesday, periods of rain persist, mainly during the first half of the day. Highs cool to the mid-50s, reinforcing a damp February feel. Drivers should plan extra time, especially during heavier bursts.
Relief arrives midweek. By Thursday, sunshine returns and temperatures rebound near 58 degrees. Clear skies Thursday night allow lows to dip into the low 40s, creating crisp mornings.
Looking ahead to early next week, longer-range signals point toward a gradual warming trend across Northern California. Above-normal temperatures may develop, hinting at a late-winter thaw after this active midweek stretch.
Plan ahead: Watch for fog early today and prepare for wet roads Tuesday into Wednesday.
Five-Day Weather Outlook for Sacramento, California
- Today: Morning fog, mostly cloudy, high near 63°F
- Tuesday: Rain developing, chance of thunderstorms, high near 58°F
- Wednesday: Rain likely early, cooler, high near 55°F
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, dry, high near 58°F
- Friday: Partly sunny, mild, high near 59°F
