California’s San Joaquin Valley is wrapped in thick gray fog this morning, with visibility down to just one mile at Hanford Municipal Airport and pockets likely lower on rural roads. Headlights glow in the mist, and traffic along CA-198 and Highway 43 is moving slower than usual.
According to the National Weather Service in Hanford, a Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 10 a.m. Temperatures sit near 41 degrees with calm winds, creating prime conditions for reduced visibility and sudden drops in sight distance. Drivers should use low beams, allow extra braking room and avoid sudden lane changes.
By midday, the fog gradually lifts and skies turn mostly cloudy. Afternoon highs climb to around 65 degrees, offering a mild February break before the next system arrives. Sunday stays mostly sunny with highs near 63, but changes develop quickly after sunset.
Rain moves in late Sunday, with chances rising to 80 percent and continuing into President’s Day Monday. Highs cool into the lower 50s Monday, and steady showers could bring between a tenth and a quarter inch initially, with heavier bursts possible into Tuesday. Roads will remain wet through early next week, especially during the morning commute.
While snow is not expected on the valley floor, higher elevations of the Sierra will see accumulating snow as colder air works inland. That could impact travel over mountain passes.
Looking ahead to midweek and beyond, temperatures gradually rebound. Long-range trends signal above-normal warmth building late next week, hinting at early spring vibes across Central California.
Five Day Outlook for Hanford, CA
Today: High 65°, dense fog early, mostly cloudy later.
Sunday: High 63°, mostly sunny.
Monday (President’s Day): High 52°, rain likely.
Tuesday: High 51°, showers and possible thunder.
Wednesday: High 50°, rain likely early.
