California greets the morning under a gray veil as mist and patchy fog blur streetlights across the Sacramento Valley. Headlights glow softly through low visibility, and damp air clings to jackets during early errands.
According to the National Weather Service, visibility dropped near one mile early this morning as dense moisture settled over the region. Fog lingers through the morning commute, especially near the American and Sacramento rivers, before gradually lifting by mid-morning. Drivers on I-5, Highway 99, and surface streets should slow down and allow extra space.
Once the fog thins, conditions improve quickly. Clouds break later today, allowing sunshine to push temperatures toward the upper 60s. Calm winds help the air feel mild for February, a noticeable shift after the murky start.
Tonight brings increasing clouds, with lows dipping near the mid-40s. Sunday turns partly sunny and comfortable, with highs near 66 degrees. Outdoor plans should fare well, though lingering clouds return Sunday night.
Monday stays mostly cloudy, holding highs near 62. A weak system brushes the region Monday night, bringing a slight chance of rain toward early Tuesday. Rain chances increase Tuesday morning, reaching around 40 percent, before tapering later in the day. Wet roads could briefly affect the morning commute.
By Wednesday, skies partially clear again and temperatures rebound into the upper 50s. The broader pattern suggests mild, above-average temperatures settling in through midweek. Meteorologists are also tracking a warming trend into late next week, hinting at early signs of spring across Northern California.
For now, fog remains the immediate concern. Use low beams, avoid sudden stops, and give yourself extra time this morning. Noticing thicker fog in your neighborhood or along your drive? Let us know what conditions look like where you are.
Five-Day Outlook for Sacramento, CA
- Today: Morning fog, then sunny; high near 67
- Sunday: Partly sunny; high near 66
- Monday: Mostly cloudy; high near 62
- Tuesday: Chance of rain; high near 55
- Wednesday: Slight rain chance; high near 57
