HANFORD, CA — A gray morning sky gives way to clearer air across the San Joaquin Valley, but fog and frost are creeping back in as December begins. The first week of the month brings calm, cool days and chilly, damp mornings — a classic early-winter setup for the Central Valley.
According to the National Weather Service in Hanford, clouds will gradually thin today, followed by clear and calm conditions tonight that will allow temperatures to dip into the upper 30s. With light winds and lingering ground moisture, fog is likely to form before sunrise Tuesday, especially near rivers, canals, and low-lying fields along Highway 198, Route 43, and I-5.
Meteorologists caution that visibility could briefly drop below a quarter mile during the early commute hours. Drivers are urged to slow down, use low beams, and allow extra distance. By midmorning Tuesday, sunshine should return, pushing highs near 57°F — mild but seasonally cool.
The rest of the week stays quiet and dry, with mostly sunny afternoons and calm winds. Mornings remain chilly, with lows in the mid- to upper 30s and occasional patchy fog through Friday. Late-week sunshine will offer a pleasant stretch for outdoor plans or early Christmas prep.
5-Day Outlook (Hanford, CA):
- Monday: Cloudy early, clearing later, high 51°F.
- Tuesday: Sunny after morning fog, high 57°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 55°F.
- Thursday: Sunny, high 57°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 57°F.
