Sacramento woke up Tuesday, April 14, 2026 to pre-dawn patchy fog and a chilly low near 46°F, with sidewalks slick and windshields damp. By late morning, though, the fog is expected to retreat and afternoon highs should climb into the upper 60s, turning it into a true jacket-to-t-shirt kind of day once the sun takes over.
Patchy Fog Tuesday Morning
Patchy fog is possible through about 8 a.m., with forecasters putting the odds of visibility dropping below a half-mile at roughly 30 to 50 percent in parts of the Central Valley. Drivers are urged to take it easy on surface streets, use low beams, and pad in some extra travel time while the haze hangs around.
According to the National Weather Service Sacramento, most spots around the region should clear to sunny skies by late morning, with a high near 69°F expected for Tuesday afternoon.
Commute Notes
The morning fog is not the only thing commuters need to think about. SacRT is still running its April service adjustments that affect the Blue Line, so riders will want to double-check schedules before heading out.
According to SacRT, temporary changes and bus bridges are in effect through April and could overlap with foggy conditions, which is a less-than-ideal combo for anyone cutting it close. Drivers should also plan for slower pockets of traffic wherever visibility drops.
Midweek Gusts And Mountain Showers
A quick-moving system slides in Wednesday into Thursday and brings light rain and snow to the mountains, with snow levels hovering near 6,000 feet. As the system exits, gusty north winds will whip across the Valley, turning Thursday into a hold-on-to-your-hat kind of day.
The National Weather Service Sacramento notes that valley gusts are expected to run generally 25 to 35 mph on Thursday, with about a 20 to 40 percent chance of isolated gusts up to 40 mph in the northern and central Valley. Lower elevations should stay dry during this stretch, but a breezy Thursday commute is on tap, and anything lightweight in the yard is a candidate for an unplanned trip down the block if it is not secured.
Weekend Outlook
High pressure builds in late week and flips the switch to a warmer, drier pattern, with highs nudging into the low 70s Friday and Saturday and winds easing up. It should feel like classic, comfortable spring weather for most outdoor plans.
A faster-moving system may bring a chance of light rain Sunday into early next week, so it is worth having a backup plan in your back pocket for outdoor events. For the next 48 hours, though, Sacramento is in for sunny afternoons, mild temperatures, and a generally easygoing spring feel once the morning fog clears.
