HANFORD – A quiet mist hovers over the San Joaquin Valley this early Halloween morning, softening headlights and blurring the distant tree lines. The air feels still and cool — a gentle calm before a bright and warm stretch of fall sunshine unfolds across central California.
According to the National Weather Service in Hanford, steady high pressure will keep the weekend dry and tranquil. Morning clouds and patchy valley fog will lift quickly each day, revealing crisp blue skies and highs in the mid- to upper-70s through Sunday. The stretch is ideal for outdoor plans, trick-or-treating, and late-season yard cleanup before the first signs of a November pattern change appear next week.
Saturday and Sunday remain sunny and comfortable, with cool mornings near 50°F. Winds stay light, creating excellent conditions for travel along Highway 99 and Route 41, though pockets of early haze could briefly limit visibility near low-lying farmland.
By Monday night, a Pacific system will approach from the west, increasing clouds and hinting at the first measurable rain chances of November by Wednesday. Rainfall totals appear light, but the change signals a return toward wetter, more typical fall weather.
Residents should use the calm weekend to clear gutters, finish outdoor projects, and prepare for potential midweek showers as cooler air gradually spreads inland.
After a misty start, Hanford’s Halloween weekend promises bright skies, mild warmth, and a comfortable lead-in to early November’s slow transition toward winter.
Five-Day Forecast for Hanford, CA:
Fri: 77/52 – Morning haze; sunny and warm afternoon.
Sat: 77/51 – Sunny and pleasant; light wind.
Sun: 77/52 – Clear skies; ideal fall warmth.
Mon: 79/52 – Mostly sunny; clouds increase late.
Tue: 73/54 – Partly cloudy; showers possible midweek.
