Hanford, CA – A soft mist hugs the fields this morning as Central California wakes to calm, cool air near 52°F. The San Joaquin Valley will warm quickly through the morning, with sunshine reclaiming the skies and a steady stretch of mild fall weather ahead — for now.
According to the National Weather Service in Hanford, residents can expect a warm, dry run through Saturday, with highs in the upper 70s under clear skies. Winds stay light and conditions stable, making it ideal for late harvest work, outdoor Halloween gatherings, or early yard cleanups before November’s weather turns more active.
Fog may briefly form near dawn in low-lying areas, especially along Highway 198 and rural stretches between Lemoore and Visalia, but should burn off by midmorning each day. By Saturday, the warmth lingers with highs near 77°F — a final calm window before Pacific energy begins shifting southward next week.
Meteorologists say long-range models are starting to signal a change by November 5–8, when moisture may return to Northern and Central California. The early November pattern could deliver light rain to the Valley and a first chance of snow for Sierra elevations above 6,000 feet, marking the start of California’s winter transition.
For now, it’s a picture-perfect close to October — sunny, quiet, and warm. But as November builds, the Central Valley’s tranquil stretch may soon give way to clouds, cooler air, and the first hint of winter in the distance.
