California – Damp pavement and low clouds hang over Hanford this morning as light showers move through the San Joaquin Valley. Temperatures sit near 44 degrees, and visibility remains clear for now, but steadier rain is poised to return by midday.
According to the National Weather Service in the San Joaquin Valley, showers continue this morning with a chance of rain and isolated thunderstorms developing after late morning. Highs reach near 50 degrees today. Rain chances increase to 100 percent Thursday, with additional rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter inch, locally higher in thunderstorms.
Drivers along Highway 198 and Highway 43 should expect slick conditions during heavier showers this afternoon and again Thursday. Brief downpours could reduce visibility and create ponding in low-lying areas. Slow down and leave extra space between vehicles.
Rain tapers Thursday night with lows dipping to the mid-30s. Friday turns mostly sunny with a high near 50, offering a short break before another system approaches early next week. Saturday looks mostly sunny and milder, climbing to 57 degrees. Sunday brings a 30 percent chance of rain with a much warmer high near 61.
By Monday, rain becomes likely again with highs in the mid-60s. Tuesday pushes even warmer, near 62 degrees with scattered showers. The broader pattern favors a gradual warming trend into late next week, signaling early spring warmth across Central California after this active February stretch.
Five Day Outlook for Hanford, California:
Today: High 50, chance rain and isolated thunder.
Thursday: High 49, showers likely.
Friday: High 50, mostly sunny.
Saturday: High 57, mostly sunny.
Sunday: High 61, slight chance rain.
