California – A soft gray morning blankets Sacramento as steady rain taps rooftops and streaks across windshields along I-5, CA-99, and local connectors. The wet pavement slows early commuters and the first wave of Thanksgiving travelers heading toward the capital region. Cool November air settles low in the valley, giving the landscape a damp, hushed feel.
According to the National Weather Service, rain continues through the late morning before tapering as calmer, north-northwest winds develop. Light pockets of mist may linger under overpasses and tree-lined neighborhoods, creating brief visibility dips. Drivers should allow added travel time, especially near downtown corridors where traffic tends to stack early.
This pattern aligns with the broader early-winter shift spreading across the country. While Sacramento stays mild, national models continue signaling the potential for heavy snow—in the 3 to 15 inch range—across the Northwest, Midwest, and Northeast between Nov. 25 and Dec. 3. Anyone flying from Sacramento International Airport toward Denver, Chicago, Minneapolis, or Boston should monitor national conditions as Thanksgiving travel volume grows.
Locally, clearer skies return Friday afternoon with warmer sunshine building into Saturday and Sunday. These days offer ideal windows for outdoor errands, early holiday decorating, or short-distance travel before more seasonal cool air nudges back next week.
Five-Day Outlook for Sacramento
Today: Rain likely early, clearing late. High 55.
Friday: Sunny and mild. High 59.
Saturday: Mostly sunny and seasonable. High 59.
Sunday: Sunny and warm. High 61.
Monday: Partly sunny and mild. High 60.
