HANFORD – The Central Valley woke under a faint mist this morning, the kind that blurs headlights along Route 198 and hangs over open farmland before dawn. Air temperatures are mild and winds nearly calm, setting up a tranquil start to the first full week of November — but subtle changes are already forming on the horizon.
According to the National Weather Service in Hanford, warm and mostly sunny weather continues through Tuesday, with daytime highs climbing into the upper 70s. Clear skies and light winds will dominate early in the week, ideal for fieldwork, outdoor projects, and early holiday decorating. However, a weak Pacific system begins to shift inland by late Tuesday, bringing a slight chance of rain to Kings and Tulare Counties by Wednesday afternoon.
The best chance for light showers appears late Wednesday into Wednesday night, though totals will be modest — generally under one-tenth of an inch. Breezes may pick up slightly from the southwest during the transition, cooling daytime highs into the low 70s by Thursday. Skies clear again late week as another ridge of high pressure builds, setting up a dry, seasonable weekend across the San Joaquin Valley.
While Central California remains far from any true winter weather, this weak system signals the seasonal shift underway statewide. Longer nights and cooler evenings hint at frost potential in rural low spots later this month, particularly if skies clear and winds ease after mid-November.
Five-Day Outlook for Hanford, CA:
Mon: 78/50 – Sunny; calm and warm.
Tue: 75/52 – Mostly sunny; light breeze.
Wed: 72/53 – Slight chance of rain; breezy.
Thu: 70/50 – Mostly sunny; cooler.
Fri: 71/50 – Sunny and dry; mild weekend ahead.
