California’s capital wakes up to a crisp, biting chill this morning. Clear skies hang over Sacramento, and temperatures hover near 37 degrees at Executive Airport. Patches of frost formed before sunrise, especially in outlying neighborhoods.
A light breeze keeps the air still and cold. Lawns glisten. Car windshields need scraping in some spots. This is classic late-February weather in the Valley.
Temperatures rebound quickly by late morning. Sunshine takes over, and highs climb to about 57 degrees today. The cold snap fades fast under brighter skies.
Still, use caution early. Bridges and overpasses along I-5 and Highway 50 can cool faster than surface roads. In rural areas, brief slick spots are possible where frost lingers.
Tonight turns milder, with lows around 41 degrees under partly cloudy skies. Sunday brings full sun and a noticeable warm-up. Highs reach near 64 degrees with light winds.
Monday stays mostly cloudy but mild, with highs near 63. By Monday night into Tuesday, rain chances return. Tuesday looks wetter, with highs near 57 and steady rain at times.
Midweek brings scattered showers Wednesday, then gradual clearing. Highs rise into the low to mid-60s. By Thursday and Friday, Sacramento flirts with the upper 60s. That’s a clear nod toward spring warmth.
The 6–10 day outlook leans above normal for temperatures across interior Northern California. After this frosty start, a warmer pattern appears likely into late next week.
Five Day Outlook for Sacramento, California:
Today: Sunny, high 57.
Sunday: Sunny, high 64.
Monday: Mostly cloudy, high 63.
Tuesday: Rain, high 57.
Wednesday: Chance of rain, high 62.
