SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The dawn air is still, crisp, and faintly golden as the Central Valley wakes to another streak of late-fall sunshine. Pockets of fog drift low along the river, quickly dissolving as the first light glints off rooftops and the dry air warms under a clear blue sky.
The National Weather Service in Sacramento expects a run of mild, stable days to continue through Halloween and the weekend. Highs will climb near 80°F today, dipping only slightly to the upper 70s Thursday and Friday. Light northwest winds and dry air will make for ideal outdoor conditions—perfect for yard cleanup, pumpkin carving, or setting up outdoor Halloween displays.
By Friday evening, Trick-or-Treat weather looks ideal across the Sacramento metro and surrounding suburbs. Expect clear skies, light breezes, and temperatures holding near 70°F at sunset before cooling into the low 60s by mid-evening. Visibility along I-80, Highway 50, and I-5 will remain excellent, with no fog or rain expected through the weekend.
A subtle shift begins Saturday night into Sunday, as onshore flow strengthens slightly and temperatures cool a few degrees. Still, sunshine dominates into early next week before a weak system approaches Northern California by midweek—possibly the first sign of November’s cooler, wetter pattern.
To be fair, this stretch of warm, dry weather feels like borrowed time for late October.
After all, Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, and a chilly November isn’t far behind.
Five-Day Outlook for Sacramento, CA:
Wed: 80/52 – Sunny, calm, and dry.
Thu: 77/51 – Mostly sunny; light winds.
Fri: 76/52 – Clear; perfect Halloween evening.
Sat: 75/53 – Sunny and mild.
Sun: 77/55 – Bright and warm before cooling trend begins.
