California’s San Joaquin Valley is waking up to damp pavement and thick gray clouds stretching over Hanford. Light rain is already dotting windshields, and steadier showers are building through the morning hours.
At Hanford Municipal Airport, temperatures hover near 43 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Rain chances climb to 90 percent today, with showers and possible thunderstorms developing by afternoon. Some storms could produce brief heavy downpours and gusty winds up to 25 mph.
Plan extra time if you’re traveling along Highway 198 or local farm roads. Wet pavement and reduced visibility will slow traffic quickly. Ponding is possible in low-lying spots. Conditions may deteriorate during heavier bursts.
Rain continues tonight with a 100 percent chance of precipitation. Lows dip near 38 degrees. Showers linger into Wednesday, though coverage decreases slightly with a high near 49. By Wednesday night, rain becomes likely again with lows around 38.
Thursday brings another round of steady rain, mainly before 4 p.m., with highs near 48. Roads stay damp into Thursday night, and lows fall to the mid-30s. While temperatures remain above freezing, this is the time of year when brief clearing followed by cooling can create slick patches. Stay alert during early morning drives.
Friday turns drier and partly sunny with a high near 50. The weekend trends milder, with highs reaching the mid to upper 50s by Saturday and near the low 60s Sunday. Spring vibes slowly return to the Valley.
Looking ahead to the 6–10 day outlook, above-normal temperatures are favored across much of California. A warming trend from Monday into late next week could push highs well into the 60s.
Five Day Outlook for Hanford, California:
Wednesday: Partly sunny, chance of rain, high 49.
Thursday: Rain likely, high 48.
Friday: Partly sunny, high 50.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 56.
Sunday: Slight chance of rain, high 63.
