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

46°F

8°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 0.25 mi
Last update 19 Jan 02:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WNW Rio Linda CA

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Widespread haze before 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Calm wind.

    High: 56 °F

    Haze

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Widespread haze. Patchy dense fog after 7pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Calm wind.

    Low: 40 °F

    Patchy Dense
    Fog

  • Tuesday

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

    High: 56 °F

    Patchy Dense
    Fog then Haze

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Areas of fog after 10pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind.

    Low: 44 °F

    Areas Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Patchy fog before 10am.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 58. Calm wind.

    High: 58 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Patchy fog after 9pm.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °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

  • Friday

    Friday: Patchy fog before noon.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Widespread haze before 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Calm wind.
Tonight
Widespread haze. Patchy dense fog after 7pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Widespread haze. Patchy dense fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Light north wind.
Tuesday Night
Areas of fog after 10pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 58. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Patchy fog after 9pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 46.
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 between 10pm and midnight. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
Patchy fog. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles WNW Rio Linda CA
 38.72°N 121.59°W (Elev. 20 ft)
1:26 pm PST Jan 19, 2026
2pm PST Jan 19, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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