SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A misty glow covers the city streets this morning, the kind that softens headlights and signals a still, gentle dawn. The Sacramento Valley is waking under cool, calm air as high pressure builds — a stretch of tranquil fall weather ahead for Northern California after days of shifting clouds.
According to the National Weather Service in Sacramento, skies will gradually clear by midday, giving way to sunshine and seasonably warm highs near 68°F today, climbing to the low 70s by Friday and Saturday. Light winds and stable air may keep patchy morning fog in low-lying areas, particularly along Highway 99 and near the Sacramento and Feather Rivers. Drivers should allow extra time early, as visibility may briefly dip below a mile before clearing by late morning.
The quiet pattern holds steady into the weekend — perfect for travel, leaf cleanup, or early holiday errands. Afternoon highs will reach the low to mid-70s, while evenings stay cool in the low 50s. With dry conditions expected through Sunday, outdoor events and Veterans Day plans across the region look ideal.
Looking further ahead, forecasters hint at a possible pattern shift by midweek, as a Pacific system may return light rain to Northern California around Tuesday night or Wednesday. For now, though, Sacramento enjoys a rare November pause — clear air, calm winds, and golden afternoons that remind locals why autumn in the valley feels like California’s secret season.
Five-Day Outlook for Sacramento, CA:
Thu: 68/54 – Partly sunny; light haze early.
Fri: 70/51 – Sunny; calm breeze.
Sat: 71/51 – Mostly sunny; mild and dry.
Sun: 73/54 – Mostly sunny; warmest day.
Mon: 74/55 – Partly sunny; hint of clouds late.
