SACRAMENTO – The Central Valley wakes under a calm, golden dawn this Halloween morning. A faint layer of mist hovers over the fields west of I-5, glowing in the rising sun. The air feels mild — almost springlike — but this is California’s version of fall: a final run of warmth before November’s first brush with rain.
The National Weather Service in Sacramento calls for a string of bright, dry days through the weekend. Highs will reach the upper 70s, with calm winds and clear skies from Friday through Sunday. Those planning Halloween festivities or early outdoor decorating will have ideal conditions — dry sidewalks, crisp twilight, and just a touch of cool air after sunset.
By early next week, however, the pattern begins to shift. Clouds will increase Monday night, with the first rain chances appearing Tuesday into Wednesday. A broad Pacific system will push inland, bringing scattered showers across the Sacramento metro and along Interstate 80 toward Auburn and Truckee. While accumulations should remain light, the change signals California’s gradual transition toward wetter, more unsettled weather.
Residents should enjoy this final stretch of sun for outdoor projects, leaf cleanup, and early holiday prep. Temperatures will ease into the upper 60s by midweek — a gentle reminder that the long, dry season is nearly over.
After all, November marks the return of California’s true weather rhythm: brief warmth, cool nights, and the steady drip of long-awaited rain.
Five-Day Outlook for Sacramento, CA:
Sat: 78/53 – Sunny and calm.
Sun: 78/55 – Bright and mild.
Mon: 75/55 – Mostly sunny; clouds late.
Tue: 72/56 – Increasing clouds; light showers possible.
Wed: 68/55 – Rain likely; cooler breeze.
