SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A silver fog blankets the Sacramento Valley, softening headlights and swallowing freeway signs as visibility drops below a half mile early this morning. The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Dense Fog Advisory until 10 A.M., urging commuters along Interstate 5, Highway 99, and I-80 to drive slowly and use low beams.
The air is cool and still, sitting near 41°F, with moisture condensing over fields and bridges. Meteorologists say the fog will gradually lift by late morning, revealing sunny skies and a mild high near 57°F. Calm conditions will persist through the week, with light north winds and mostly sunny afternoons—a break from stormier patterns developing farther north across Oregon and Washington.
Wednesday brings slightly warmer air, pushing highs near 60°F, but the mornings remain cool and damp. Patchy fog may return around sunrise through Thursday, especially in low-lying rural areas along the Sacramento River and Delta. By Friday and Saturday, residents can expect mostly sunny skies, light breezes, and afternoon highs climbing to the upper 50s, ideal for outdoor errands or early holiday decorating.
While Northern California stays dry, meteorologists are watching the first week of December for potential rain pattern shifts that could reach inland by next weekend. For now, fog and chilly mornings are the primary concerns.
Five-Day Local Outlook:
- Today: Fog early, sunny afternoon, high 57°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 60°F.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, high 56°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 58°F.
- Saturday: Sunny, high 59°F.
