Sacramento, CA – Thick fog is expected to blanket much of Central and Northern California late Tuesday night into Thanksgiving Eve, creating hazardous travel conditions for drivers heading out early. A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect from midnight until 11 a.m. Wednesday, with widespread visibility dropping to less than a quarter mile in some areas.
According to the National Weather Service in Sacramento, the advisory includes key corridors like I-5 and Highway 99, impacting cities from Redding and Chico to Modesto and Stockton. Drivers are urged to slow down, use low beam headlights, and allow extra time to reach their holiday destinations.
Major roadways in Sacramento, Fairfield, and surrounding valleys could see poor visibility during the Wednesday morning commute, just as millions prepare to travel for Thanksgiving. Caltrans has not reported closures but recommends caution on all fog-prone stretches.
Motorists should increase following distance and watch for sudden slowdowns in traffic. Fog is expected to lift by late morning, but more advisories may follow if conditions persist.
