California’s capital wakes up under a veil of mist, with visibility reduced and a cool 46-degree start across Sacramento. The air feels damp and still near the American River, and headlights glow through patches of haze along I-5 and Highway 50.
According to the National Weather Service in Sacramento, skies gradually turn sunny later today with highs climbing to 63 degrees. North to northwest winds increase slightly at 3 to 6 mph this afternoon. Roads dry out by midday, offering a mild February rebound.
Tonight brings mostly clear skies, though patchy fog could redevelop after 1 a.m. Lows dip near 41. Friday follows a similar pattern, with early fog giving way to sunshine and another high near 63. It’s a brief stretch of calm before clouds thicken again.
Valentine’s Day weekend trends cooler and unsettled. Saturday stays cloudy with a high near 58. Rain chances increase after 4 a.m. Sunday, and steady rain becomes likely by late morning. Highs Sunday reach 60, but wet pavement and slower travel are expected across Sacramento County. Plan extra time if driving Sunday afternoon or evening.
Rain continues Sunday night into Monday, with highs dipping to the mid-50s. Showers linger into Tuesday before gradual improvement midweek. While Sacramento stays above freezing, this time of year can bring slick spots if evening rain follows cooler daytime temperatures.
Longer-range trends point toward a broader warming pattern across much of the U.S. next week, hinting at milder late-February days ahead.
Five Day Outlook for Sacramento, California:
Today: Becoming sunny, high 63.
Friday: Patchy fog early, high 63.
Saturday (Valentine’s Day): Cloudy, high 58.
Sunday: Rain likely, high 60.
Monday: Rain, high near 54.
