SACRAMENTO, CA — A thick, silvery fog hovers low over the Sacramento Valley this morning, muffling sound and dimming headlights along Interstate 5 and Highway 99. The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory through midmorning, with visibility in some areas near a quarter mile. Travelers and early commuters should expect slowdowns, delays, and sudden low-visibility stretches, especially near waterways and rural corridors.
As the sun climbs higher, the fog is expected to lift, revealing bright skies and mild air. Afternoon highs will climb near 60°F, marking another calm, pleasant day across the Central Valley. The pattern repeats Sunday and Monday, with cool mornings, patchy fog, and afternoon sunshine — ideal for those beginning their Thanksgiving travel or finishing up outdoor tasks before the holiday week rush.
Though this stretch remains dry, a Pacific pattern change is expected later in the week, bringing the possibility of light rain by Thanksgiving weekend. Across the U.S., weather models suggest a major cold front developing midweek, which could unleash heavy snow across the Rockies and Midwest, potentially disrupting national air travel and post-Thanksgiving traffic.
For now, Sacramento enjoys one more tranquil stretch of late fall — but drivers are urged to stay alert for dense fog during early morning hours when travel demand peaks.
Five-Day Outlook (Sacramento, CA)
- Sunday: Morning fog, mostly sunny, high 59°F
- Monday: Patchy fog, sunny, high 60°F
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 58°F
- Wednesday: Patchy fog, high 59°F
- Thanksgiving Day: Mostly sunny, high 61°F
