The Sacramento area is experiencing dense fog this morning. The National Weather Service indicates the fog is expected to clear before 8 a.m., followed by mostly cloudy skies and a high near 56 degrees. Winds are forecast to be calm, shifting to south-southeast at about 5 mph in the afternoon.
Rain chances increase to 30 percent later tonight, mainly after 4 a.m. Fog may redevelop after 9 p.m., with mostly cloudy conditions and overnight lows near 51 degrees. South-southeast winds are expected to remain light at 3 to 5 mph.
Rain is forecast to continue over the next several days, starting Friday with an 80 percent chance of showers after 10 a.m. High temperatures are likely to remain near 55 degrees. Winds are predicted to increase slightly, ranging from 6 to 9 mph, with gusts up to 18 mph. Despite the increased activity, precipitation totals are expected to remain below one-tenth of an inch.
Showers are expected to continue into the weekend, with rain likely Friday night and overnight lows around 53 degrees. South-southeast winds are forecast near 7 mph. On Saturday, there is a 70 percent chance of rain with a high near 55 degrees. Rain chances increase to 90 percent Saturday night, with lows around 54 degrees.
The NWS forecasts a 100 percent chance of showers on Sunday, with a high near 57 degrees. Showers are likely to continue overnight under cloudy skies, with lows around 55 degrees. The wet pattern is forecast to persist into the following week, with showers and mostly cloudy conditions expected from Monday through Wednesday. High temperatures are projected to remain in the mid-50s, with overnight lows near 50 degrees.
