Hanford, Calif. – A brief round of showers will sweep across the San Joaquin Valley into Friday before giving way to a dry and sunny stretch that lasts well into next week. Cooler daytime highs in the mid-70s will quickly rebound toward the lower 80s by Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Hanford, a chance of thunderstorms lingers overnight, with the best chance for rain coming Friday morning. Rainfall totals will be light, less than a tenth of an inch in most areas, though isolated pockets could see more in thunderstorms. Skies will clear by Friday night, setting up a string of sunny days through at least midweek.
The California Highway Patrol advises drivers on Highway 99 and State Route 198 to watch for slick spots during the morning commute Friday. Winds from the northwest could gust up to 15 mph during showers, which may briefly reduce visibility. By Friday evening, calmer conditions return and roads begin to dry out.
Weekend outdoor plans look favorable, with highs in the mid- to upper 70s Saturday and Sunday. By Monday, highs reach the low 80s, marking a warming trend. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of the dry weather for yard work, harvest activities, or travel ahead of cooler nights returning midweek. Pets, plants, and irrigation systems will not need protection, but lighter layers are recommended for mornings when lows dip into the mid-50s.
Five-Day Forecast for Hanford, CA:
Fri: 74/53 – Morning showers; clearing skies, breezy NW winds.
Sat: 75/54 – Sunny; pleasant with light winds.
Sun: 79/55 – Sunny and warmer; calm winds.
Mon: 81/56 – Sunny; mild nights, highs reach low 80s.
Tue: 82/57 – Sunny and warm; dry stretch continues.
