California – The Sacramento Valley wakes under a blanket of thick, motionless fog this morning. Streetlights blur into halos. Cars ease along I-5, their headlights barely cutting through the gray curtain. The damp chill hangs heavy — a familiar late-November calm before the next weather shift.
The National Weather Service has a Dense Fog Advisory in effect until 11 a.m., warning that visibility may fall to one-quarter mile or less across the Sacramento Valley, Carquinez Strait, and Delta regions. Drivers heading toward Stockton, Chico, and Fairfield should expect delays and use low beams and extra caution, especially on bridges and rural routes.
Once the fog lifts, skies turn partly sunny with highs in the upper 50s. Light winds will keep the air calm, and Saturday looks similar — fog early, then mild sunshine through the afternoon. Those traveling home from the holidays should plan extra time during the morning hours when fog can reform quickly before sunrise.
NOAA’s national outlook points toward a major pattern change next week, with colder air spilling south and a wetter setup likely returning by December 2. While the Sacramento area remains dry for now, this could mark the beginning of California’s first real winter pattern of the season.
Five-Day Outlook for Sacramento, CA
- Friday: Areas of fog, mostly sunny, high 58°F, low 42°F.
- Saturday: Morning fog, high 58°F, low 41°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 59°F.
- Monday: Partly cloudy, high 60°F.
- Tuesday: Increasing clouds, high 57°F.
