Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sacramento International Airport (KSMF)

Lat: 38.70071°NLon: 121.59479°WElev: 20.0ft.

Fog

45°F

7°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 6 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 0.06 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 19 Jan 04:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Rio Linda CA

Dense Fog Advisory until January 20, 12:00pm
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Dense Fog Advisory
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    Dense Fog Advisory until January 20, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Tue

    Dense Fog Advisory

  • M.L.King Day

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Widespread haze. Patchy dense fog after 7pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind.

    Low: 41 °F

    Patchy Dense
    Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Widespread haze. Patchy dense fog before 11am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Light north northwest wind.

    High: 56 °F

    Patchy Dense
    Fog then Haze

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Patchy fog after 9pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind.

    Low: 44 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Patchy fog before 11am.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 58. Calm wind.

    High: 58 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Patchy fog after 10pm.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Patchy fog before 11am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Patchy fog.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Patchy Fog

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Calm wind.
Tonight
Widespread haze. Patchy dense fog after 7pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Widespread haze. Patchy dense fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Light north northwest wind.
Tuesday Night
Patchy fog after 9pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 58. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Patchy fog after 10pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 47.
Thursday
Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Thursday Night
Patchy fog. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Friday
Patchy fog before noon. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Friday Night
Patchy fog before 4am, then patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
Patchy fog. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Patchy fog. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Patchy fog. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Rio Linda CA
 38.66°N 121.51°W (Elev. 10 ft)
1:26 pm PST Jan 19, 2026
5pm PST Jan 19, 2026-6pm PST Jan 26, 2026
 
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