SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A faint layer of fog drifts low over the Sacramento River this morning, softening the skyline in the early light. Streetlights glow through the haze as calm air and cool temperatures set up a quintessential Northern California fall morning. By midmorning, that fog will burn away, revealing bright skies and an unseasonably mild start to November.
According to the National Weather Service in Sacramento, patchy fog could linger through 8 to 9 a.m. before sunshine dominates. Afternoon highs will climb toward the upper 70s, near 10 degrees above seasonal norms. Light winds and dry air will make for ideal travel and outdoor plans through Sunday, perfect for early holiday decorating, yard cleanup, or a trip up I-80 toward the foothills for late-autumn color.
Conditions stay calm through Monday, with highs easing slightly into the low 70s under mostly clear skies. By Tuesday night, clouds begin to increase as a weak Pacific disturbance brushes through Northern California. A few light showers may reach the Sacramento Valley by Wednesday, but measurable rainfall looks limited — more of a teaser for wetter systems expected later in the month.
To be fair, this mellow stretch won’t last long. Models hint that cooler air could arrive by mid-November, possibly signaling the first winter-like pattern for the interior valleys. For now, enjoy the calm: crisp mornings, warm afternoons, and a brief lull before California’s rainy season edges closer.
Five-Day Outlook for Sacramento, CA:
Sat: 78/52 – Patchy fog early; sunny afternoon.
Sun: 78/53 – Sunny, calm winds.
Mon: 73/54 – Sunny and mild.
Tue: 72/57 – Mostly cloudy late; light breeze.
Wed: 64/54 – Cloudy; slight chance of showers.
