California – A misty gray morning hangs over Hanford as damp fields glisten and low clouds drift across the valley floor. Light rain forms small beads on windshields, and early drivers along CA-198 and rural farm routes already feel the slow-and-steady pace that marks the start of Thanksgiving travel week. The cool air carries a soft November bite, adding to the early-season mood.
According to the National Weather Service, steady rain develops mid-morning and continues through the early afternoon as a weak Pacific system slides inland. Winds remain gentle but may shift from southeast to northwest as the day progresses. Travelers should expect slower pacing on two-lane roads and occasional pooling in low spots where rainfall briefly increases.
This unsettled stretch signals the broader winter transition now gaining traction across the country. To be fair, Hanford stays mild with no freezing risk this week, but national weather models hint at heavy snow potential—anywhere from 3 to 15 inches—across the Northwest, Midwest, and Northeast between Nov. 25 and Dec. 3. Early Thanksgiving travelers heading to snow-risk airports should keep tabs on national conditions, as ripple delays remain possible.
Locally, skies partially clear Friday, creating a bright, cool afternoon across the valley. Saturday brings calmer, mostly sunny weather, ideal for errands, early decorating, or short-haul drives. Sunday stays sunny and dry as stable high pressure rebuilds.
Five-Day Outlook for Hanford
Today: Rain likely midday, then clearing late. High 53.
Friday: Partly sunny, calm winds. High 57.
Saturday: Mostly sunny and mild. High 58.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, cool morning. High 61.
Monday: Partly sunny with light north wind. High 60.
