California – A thick blanket of fog has settled over Sacramento this morning, muting headlights and muffling early traffic sounds as commuters crawl through limited visibility. The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory until 11 a.m., warning that drivers could encounter visibility under one-quarter mile in parts of the Sacramento Valley and along I-5 and Highway 99.
The air is calm and saturated — 39°F at sunrise, with humidity near 100%. Drivers should slow down, use low-beam headlights, and allow extra space for braking. The fog will gradually lift through late morning as sunlight breaks through, giving way to a partly sunny afternoon with highs around 51°F.
Friday night brings a return of patchy fog and mild conditions near 42°F. As calm high pressure builds, the pattern stabilizes for the weekend. Saturday will be mostly sunny with a high near 57°F, while Sunday trends slightly warmer at 61°F, offering pleasant conditions for early holiday shopping or outdoor plans.
The mild December stretch continues into early next week with highs near 60°F and no rain in sight — a welcome pause amid a stormy Pacific pattern farther north. However, morning fog will remain a daily hazard through the weekend, especially near waterways and rural corridors.
Five-Day Outlook for Sacramento, CA
Friday: Dense fog early, then partly sunny, 51°F.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, 57°F.
Sunday: Partly cloudy, 61°F.
Monday: Mild, partly sunny, 59°F.
Tuesday: Similar, patchy fog early, 60°F.
