California’s San Joaquin Valley wakes up damp and gray as showers drift across Hanford this morning. Light rain taps rooftops, and Highway 198 glistens under overcast skies. Temperatures hover near 52 degrees, and pockets of heavier showers could briefly slow the commute.
The National Weather Service reports a 90% chance of showers early today, with a slight chance of thunderstorms before late morning. Rainfall amounts generally stay under a tenth of an inch, though isolated higher totals are possible in heavier cells. Showers become more scattered through late morning, and partial clearing develops this afternoon. Highs reach near 62 degrees with light south winds.
Skies turn partly cloudy tonight, and temperatures drop to around 41. That cooler air may leave damp rural roads slick by daybreak, especially in low-lying areas. Thursday brings mostly sunny skies and a high near 60. Friday stays dry and pleasant, also near 60, setting up a comfortable start to Valentine’s Weekend Feb. 13-15.
Clouds increase Saturday with highs climbing to about 63. A slight chance of rain returns Saturday night and becomes more likely Sunday afternoon into early next week. Several rounds of rain are possible Sunday through Tuesday, with highs mainly in the 50s.
Across California, lower elevations continue to see rain while heavy snow piles up in the Sierra. Looking ahead into the 6–10 day outlook, broader warming trends signal above-average temperatures building across much of the West and central U.S., hinting at a gradual February thaw.
Five Day Outlook for Hanford, CA:
Today: Showers early, partial clearing, high 62.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 60.
Friday: Mostly sunny, high 60.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high 63.
Sunday: Rain likely late, high 60.
