A blanket of fog rests over the Sacramento Valley this morning, softening headlights and swallowing the city skyline. Visibility dips below a quarter mile in some low-lying areas, especially along I-5, Highway 99, and rural corridors outside Elk Grove and Woodland.
The National Weather Service reports dense fog and widespread haze will linger through early Wednesday, with temperatures hovering near 45°F in the mornings before climbing into the upper 40s to low 50s each afternoon. Drivers are urged to slow down, use low beams, and allow extra space on roadways, as travel disruptions and limited visibility will persist through mid-morning hours.
While fog dominates early in the day, skies gradually turn partly sunny by midweek, offering a brief stretch of calm, mild December weather. Winds remain light, keeping the valley air stagnant and allowing haze to settle in the evenings. Air quality could briefly decline as inversion layers trap pollutants near the surface.
Looking toward the weekend, highs rise into the mid-50s with continued dry conditions — ideal for outdoor errands, early holiday decorating, or a stroll through Old Sacramento before the next round of Pacific moisture potentially returns early next week.
Five-Day Outlook (Sacramento, CA)
• Tuesday: Dense fog, high 45°F.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, high 47°F.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 52°F.
• Friday: Partly cloudy, high 56°F.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 55°F.
