Soft gray mist drifts through the San Joaquin Valley this morning, blurring headlights and clinging to orchards outside Hanford. The calm, moisture-rich air will keep the area in a steady chill through the week as early December weather settles into its quiet rhythm.
According to the National Weather Service in Hanford, skies stay mostly cloudy through Tuesday with highs near 44°F and light winds under 5 mph. Visibility may drop below four miles at times due to lingering valley fog. The cool and stable pattern continues through midweek, with highs gradually climbing into the mid- to upper 50s by Thursday and Friday.
For commuters and early risers, fog remains the main concern. Morning travel on Highway 198 and Route 43 may be slowed by patchy dense areas, especially near agricultural fields and canals where cold air settles overnight. Forecasters recommend allowing extra time and keeping headlights on low beam during the morning hours.
By Thursday, skies begin to brighten as the fog thins out. Highs near 58°F will mark a slight warm-up heading into the weekend, with calm and mostly sunny afternoons expected. Despite the gradual improvement, cool nighttime lows will stay in the low 40s, making for crisp evenings across Kings County.
Five-Day Outlook (Hanford, CA)
• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high 44°F.
• Tuesday Night: Cloudy, low 41°F.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, high 55°F.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 58°F.
• Friday: Partly sunny, high 57°F.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 58°F.
