California’s San Joaquin Valley wakes up to a crisp, clear sky and a sharp February chill. Temperatures sit near 39 degrees in Hanford this morning, and calm winds keep the air still over Highway 198 and surrounding farmland. The cold start may leave a slight frost on exposed surfaces, so give windshields a quick check before heading out.
According to the National Weather Service in Hanford, sunshine dominates today with highs climbing to 61 degrees. Winds remain light, shifting northwest around 5 mph this afternoon. It will feel comfortable by midday, with dry roads and bright skies across Kings County.
Friday stays mostly sunny with a high near 60. Valentine’s Day Saturday turns milder, reaching 63 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Outdoor dinner plans should be fine through early evening, but clouds thicken late.
Rain chances increase Sunday. A 30 percent chance of rain develops during the day, with steadier showers likely after 10 p.m. Sunday night carries a 70 percent chance of rain, and new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half inch are possible. Wet pavement could slow travel along Highway 43 and Highway 198 into early Monday. Plan extra time and use caution after dark.
Showers linger into Monday and Tuesday, with highs dipping into the mid-50s before gradual clearing midweek. While temperatures remain seasonable here, much of the central U.S. trends 10 to 20 degrees above average next week, signaling a broader warming pattern.
Five Day Outlook for Hanford, California:
Today: Sunny, high 61.
Friday: Mostly sunny, high 60.
Saturday (Valentine’s Day): Mostly cloudy, high 63.
Sunday: Chance of rain, high 62.
Monday: Rain likely, high near 54.
