As Sacramento residents wake to conditions of widespread haze and dense fog, the National Weather Service has outlined a forecast that promises a gradual clearing through the day. Commuters were advised to exercise caution during the morning’s low visibility, particularly before 11am, when the fog was expected to be most dense. “Partly sunny, with a high near 59,” the NWS statement forecasted for later in the day, indicating a light north-northwest wind that would do little to disperse the early haze.
Similar conditions of haze and lingering fog are predicted to persist into the evening, giving way to partly cloudy skies, with calmer winds throughout the night, and a low around 40 degrees. As the week progresses, Sacramento will experience a pattern of partly sunny days, with light winds and highs hovering in the high 50s to low 60s. Cloud coverage will vary, offering a mostly clear sight, albeit occasionally veiled by patchy fog, particularly in the late night and early morning hours.
The NWS forecast extends this pattern into the week celebrating Martin Luther King Day, with partly sunny skies and mild temperature expectations that seem to offer a moment of reflection to go along with the observance of the holiday itself. Pausing for thought or activity under the light of a gentle sun may well prove conducive to the spirit of the day…