SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Morning fog rolled quietly through the Sacramento Valley, draping orchards and riverbanks in a thin silver mist before sunrise. Visibility dropped briefly in low-lying pockets along I-5 and Highway 99, but calm air and soft sun promise another golden fall day once the haze lifts.
According to the National Weather Service in Sacramento, patchy fog may linger into early morning before clear skies and sunshine dominate the rest of the day. Highs climb into the low 70s today and the upper 70s by Monday — a classic November warm-up under dry, stable air. Residents can expect light winds and crisp evenings, ideal for outdoor markets, cleanup projects, or early holiday decorating before weather turns unsettled midweek.
Drivers should stay alert during the early hours, particularly near the Sacramento and American rivers, where morning fog tends to pool. Conditions improve rapidly by midmorning, offering near-perfect travel weather for the weekend and Veterans Day.
But changes are already taking shape offshore. By Wednesday, clouds will build and showers may reach the Valley as the Pacific storm track reawakens. It won’t be a washout, but it will likely mark the beginning of California’s gradual return to wetter days as Thanksgiving nears.
For now, Sacramento enjoys a calm and comfortable stretch — crisp mornings, warm afternoons, and sunsets glowing orange over the Delta. Keep an eye toward midweek, though; models hint at the season’s next rainmaker waiting just over the horizon.
Five-Day Forecast for Sacramento, CA:
Sat: 72/52 – Patchy fog early; sunny and calm.
Sun: 77/53 – Mostly sunny; light north breeze.
Mon: 76/53 – Warm and bright; calm afternoon.
Tue (Veterans Day): 75/54 – Mostly sunny; pleasant conditions.
Wed: 70/56 – Increasing clouds; chance of showers late.
