Hanford, CA – Thin layers of morning mist linger over cotton fields and country roads this early morning, with calm air and a cool 50°F start to the day. The Central Valley’s quiet stretch continues for now — but a sharp change is building on the horizon.
The National Weather Service in Hanford calls for mostly sunny skies through Tuesday, with highs near 77°F on Veterans Day — perfect for outdoor ceremonies and afternoon plans. Winds stay light and conditions dry through midweek. However, a strong Pacific system will begin moving inland Wednesday, bringing increasing clouds and the region’s first widespread rainfall in several weeks.
Rain chances climb sharply Wednesday night, reaching 100% by Thursday morning. Breezy winds could gust near 20 mph, especially along I-5 and Highway 198, making for slower travel and wet roadways through much of Thursday. Rainfall totals between a quarter and half an inch are possible, with lingering showers into Friday morning before skies gradually clear.
The weekend looks calmer and cooler, with highs in the mid-60s and partly sunny skies returning. For now, enjoy the warm, dry Veterans Day weather — because by late week, the San Joaquin Valley will trade its mild fall calm for a much wetter, brisker pattern heading toward Thanksgiving.
