California – A thin curtain of mist hangs over Sacramento before sunrise, softening the glow from porch lights and reflecting across wet pavement. The air feels calm but unsettled, carrying that familiar November hint of change as another wave of moisture approaches from the Pacific. It’s the kind of gray morning that quietly signals a busy weather stretch.
Showers may redevelop through the mid-morning hours. Prepare for slower travel along I-80, Highway 50, and I-5, especially where early drizzle collects near gutters and lane dividers. Light winds help keep visibility manageable, but roads remain slick, and brief downpours may shift traffic patterns quickly. If you’re planning early holiday errands, keep flexible timing in mind.
By midday, clouds break toward partly sunny skies with highs near the low 60s. To be fair, this break won’t last long. Moisture rebuilds Saturday, and showers become likely after 4 p.m., with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter inch possible. Saturday night turns damp, breezy, and cool.
Sunday brings the wettest stretch of the weekend. Rain likely continues into the afternoon, with 70 percent precipitation chances and steady cloud cover. Winds stay light, but the persistent nature of this system could affect outdoor sports, community events, and early travel for those gearing up for Thanksgiving week plans.
While Sacramento stays safely above freezing, models hint at a subtle “Winter Tease” in the Sierra, where snow levels may fluctuate next week. Travelers heading toward Donner Summit should watch for changing conditions and possible rain-to-snow transitions during the late-phase storm cycles.
For now, plan on rain gear, cautious driving on wet roads, and shifting skies that may influence weekend outdoor schedules.
Five-Day Outlook for Sacramento, CA
Fri: 63/51 – Scattered showers; some breaks in clouds.
Sat: 65/55 – Mostly cloudy; rain late.
Sun: 59/52 – Rain likely; steady afternoon showers.
Mon: 58/46 – Showers likely; cooler.
Tue: 58/43 – Slight chance of showers; mostly cloudy.
