TWO. SO SUPER COOL. NEAT INSIGHT. ALL RIGHT, BRIAN, THANK YOU. YEAH, GREAT WEATHER TODAY. IF YOU LIKE HIKING IN THE FOG. YEAH THAT’S RIGHT. YOU KNOW, I KNOW EXACTLY IN THE MORNING IF YOU’RE GOING TO GO FOR A MORNING HIKE, IT’S GOING TO BE IN THE FOG. IF YOU WANT A LITTLE MORE SUNSHINE, I THINK THAT YOUR BEST BET WILL BE THIS AFTERNOON. BUT WALKING OUT RIGHT NOW, ALL CAMERAS LOOK LIKE THIS. PRETTY DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS IN PLACE ONCE AGAIN. WHAT HAPPENED YESTERDAY? WE ENDED THE DAY WITH A LITTLE SUNSHINE. WELL, YOU NOTICE THE CLOUDS UP HIGHER IN THE ATMOSPHERE. THEY WERE VERY SPARSE. THE CLOUDS, THE SKIES WERE MOSTLY CLEAR. THAT DOES MEAN THAT THE GROUND COOLED VERY QUICKLY. BUT WE DO HAVE HIGH PRESSURE OVERHEAD THAT HELD THAT COOL AIR DOWN TO THE GROUND, TURNING IT INTO FOG. IT CONNECTED RIGHT OVER SACRAMENTO. AND ONCE AGAIN, WE HAVE THIS VERY LONG LAYER OF TULE FOG, AND IT’S CAUSING SOME VISIBILITY ISSUES AS IT SETTLES TO THE GROUND THIS MORNING, IT IS BELOW A QUARTER MILE IN SACRAMENTO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND MCCLELLAN PARK, ALSO IN LINCOLN. YOU’RE LOOKING AT SOME POOR VISIBILITY DRIVING ON THE ROAD RIGHT NOW ALL THE WAY UP TO CHICO. IF YOU’RE HEADED OUT WEST ON I-80, YOU’RE LOOKING AT VISIBILITY AT A HALF MILE OR LESS IN STOCKTON MODESTO THAT FOG LAYER SITTING A LITTLE BIT HIGHER, STILL MURKY. YOU’RE STILL DRIVING THROUGH PATCHES OF FOG AND AUBURN FOG JUST HIT YOU. WE HAVE YOUR VISIBILITY UNDER A QUARTER MILE, AND THAT IS BECAUSE THE FOG IS LIFTING A LITTLE BIT. SO IT IS CLIMBING INTO THE FOOTHILLS. AND AS IT CONTINUES TO LIFT, I THINK THIS AFTERNOON WE COULD GET 1 OR 2 HOURS OF PARTLY CLOUDY SKIES BEFORE THAT FOG GROWS BACK IN AGAIN. TEMPERATURES HERE IN THE VALLEY EXPECTED TO CLIMB TO LOW 50S FOR HIGHS UNDER, CROSSING OUR FINGERS FOR MORE SUN. AND WE’RE GOING TO DO IT ALL AGAIN TOMORROW AND SUNDAY WITH HIGHS IN THE LOW TO MID 50S. WE’LL BE BACK
Northern California forecast: Foggy, chilly conditions Friday, a look at weekend weather
Updated: 7:33 AM PST Dec 5, 2025
Dense fog Friday morning will impact visibility on the roads for some Northern California commuters.Meteorologist Ophelia Young said Friday’s forecast high for downtown Sacramento is 50 degrees. The average for this time of year is 58 degrees.Temperatures in the Foothills could reach the low-to-mid 50s, and the Sierra may see similar highs.Young said a little clearing is possible with a couple of hours of sun. However, temperatures are expected to remain on the chillier side. The National Weather Service issued a Dense Fog Advisory that will be in effect through 11 a.m. Friday. It is recommended that drivers use low beam headlights, drive more slowly, and increase following distance with other vehicles.Looking ahead to the weekend, conditions will remain foggy and chilly. Areas at elevations above 1,500 feet are likely to see sunnier skies.Young said the weather could warm slightly next week as high pressure moves in.REAL-TIME TRAFFIC MAPClick here to see our interactive traffic map.TRACK INTERACTIVE, DOPPLER RADARClick here to see our interactive radar.DOWNLOAD OUR APP FOR THE LATESTHere is where you can download our app.Follow our KCRA weather team on social mediaMeteorologist Tamara Berg on Facebook and X.Meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn on FacebookMeteorologist/Climate Reporter Heather Waldman on Facebook and X.Meteorologist Kelly Curran on X.Meteorologist Ophelia Young on Facebook and X.Watch our forecasts on TV or onlineHere’s where to find our latest video forecast. You can also watch a livestream of our latest newscast here. The banner on our website turns red when we’re live.We’re also streaming on the Very Local app for Roku, Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
Dense fog Friday morning will impact visibility on the roads for some Northern California commuters.
Meteorologist Ophelia Young said Friday’s forecast high for downtown Sacramento is 50 degrees. The average for this time of year is 58 degrees.
Temperatures in the Foothills could reach the low-to-mid 50s, and the Sierra may see similar highs.
Young said a little clearing is possible with a couple of hours of sun. However, temperatures are expected to remain on the chillier side. The National Weather Service issued a Dense Fog Advisory that will be in effect through 11 a.m. Friday. It is recommended that drivers use low beam headlights, drive more slowly, and increase following distance with other vehicles.
Looking ahead to the weekend, conditions will remain foggy and chilly. Areas at elevations above 1,500 feet are likely to see sunnier skies.
Young said the weather could warm slightly next week as high pressure moves in.
REAL-TIME TRAFFIC MAP
Click here to see our interactive traffic map.
TRACK INTERACTIVE, DOPPLER RADAR
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DOWNLOAD OUR APP FOR THE LATEST
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Follow our KCRA weather team on social media
Meteorologist Tamara Berg on Facebook and X.Meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn on FacebookMeteorologist/Climate Reporter Heather Waldman on Facebook and X.Meteorologist Kelly Curran on X.Meteorologist Ophelia Young on Facebook and X.
Watch our forecasts on TV or online
Here’s where to find our latest video forecast. You can also watch a livestream of our latest newscast here. The banner on our website turns red when we’re live.
We’re also streaming on the Very Local app for Roku, Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV.
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