On Wednesday, Sacramento woke up to patchy, soup-thick fog and a chilly airport reading near 42°F. The murk is hanging toughest in river valleys and low-lying neighborhoods, but once the sun muscles through, the valley is expected to climb into the mid-60s by afternoon.
Foggy Mornings, Sunny Afternoons
Forecasters expect widespread fog through about 10 a.m., then a quick flip to mostly sunny skies with highs around 64–66°F and light northerly winds. Temperatures should rise fast once the fog breaks, so mid-day outdoor plans look good as long as you wait for the sun to show.
Dense Fog Advisory For Parts Of The Valley
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect from 10 p.m. Tuesday through 10 a.m. Wednesday for portions of the northern San Joaquin Valley, where visibilities could fall to a quarter-mile or less, with the highest odds near Stockton and Modesto. Motorists are urged to use low-beam headlights, slow down, and allow extra travel time; highway and small-airport delays are possible, according to National Weather Service Sacramento.
Weekend Shift, Rain Chances Next Week
The ridge keeping this week dry is expected to break down late this weekend, bringing a chance of light rain starting Sunday and into early next week, with the foothills and the Sierra seeing the best odds for measurable precipitation. For background on the week’s fog and commute guidance, see Sacramento wakes to wall of fog.
If you travel early, leave extra time, use low beams, and avoid stopping on freeway shoulders. Expect sunny afternoons through Thursday as the valley warms toward the upper 60s.
