Foggy Mornings Ahead in Northern California

Central Valley to see dry skies with increased cloud cover over next few days

Jan. 29, 2026 at 8:55pm

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After a morning of dense fog, the sun came out and helped to warm many locations in Northern California's Central Valley into the 60s. Meteorologists expect more morning fog but also an increase in clouds above over the next three days. While overnight temperatures will be slightly warmer, there is no rain in the forecast for the next seven days.

Why it matters

Foggy weather patterns are common in the Central Valley, but can impact travel and visibility for residents. The lack of rain is also notable, as the region has experienced drought conditions in recent years.

The details

The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for the region, which will be in effect from midnight to Friday noon. While the fog will return overnight, the daytime hours are expected to see more cloud cover, though no precipitation is expected.

  • After a morning of dense fog on January 30, 2026, the sun came out and warmed the area.
  • A Dense Fog Advisory will be in effect from midnight to Friday noon.
  • No rain is expected in the forecast for the next seven days.

The players

Dirk Verdoorn

KCRA 3 Weather meteorologist who provided the weather forecast and analysis.

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What they’re saying

“After a morning of dense fog, the sun came out and helped to warm many locations into the 60s. We can expect more morning fog but also an increase in clouds above over the next three days.”

— Dirk Verdoorn, KCRA 3 Weather Meteorologist

The takeaway

The foggy weather pattern in Northern California's Central Valley is expected to continue, with mornings seeing dense fog and daytime hours having increased cloud cover. However, the lack of rain in the forecast is notable, as the region has faced drought conditions in recent years.