Hanford, CA – The Central Valley is waking up under a thick, gray curtain this morning as dense fog settles over the San Joaquin Valley floor, reducing visibility to just a few hundred feet in spots. The National Weather Service warns of potentially dangerous driving conditions through early Sunday, particularly along Highway 198, Route 43, and I-5 near Lemoore and Kingsburg.
Drivers should use low beams, reduce speed, and allow extra distance when traveling through fog-prone corridors. The murky air may persist until late morning before sunlight begins to break through, revealing mostly clear skies by afternoon. Temperatures will remain cool and steady — highs near 49°F and lows near 40°F — before a mild warming trend develops early next week.
Meteorologists note that patchy dense fog will likely return late Sunday night and early Monday morning as calm winds and moist air keep visibility low in valley basins. By Monday afternoon, conditions improve with sunshine and highs in the mid-50s, continuing through Wednesday.
Though the week ahead looks mostly dry, residents are reminded this is the season for “Tule fog”, the Central Valley’s infamous winter hazard that can cause sudden whiteout conditions and multi-vehicle collisions. Travelers should stay weather-aware and plan extra time for commutes or early-morning drives.
Five-Day Outlook (Hanford, CA)
Sunday: Fog early, then mostly sunny, high 49°F, low 40°F.
Monday: Mostly sunny, high 56°F, low 41°F.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 56°F, low 41°F.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, high 57°F, low 42°F.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 58°F, low 42°F.
