California – Headlights blur into a dull glow across the southern San Joaquin Valley this morning as dense fog settles low over roads and farmland. Moist air hangs heavy, and visibility shrinks quickly, especially on open stretches where fog thickens without warning.
According to the National Weather Service in Hanford, a Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect through late morning. Visibility has dropped to around one-half mile or less at times, with locally lower readings near rural roads and canals. Calm winds and saturated air are allowing fog to persist longer than usual.
In and around Hanford, Lemoore, Corcoran, and along State Route 198 and Highway 43, drivers should expect slow travel through midmorning. Fog forms unevenly, creating sudden visibility changes that increase the risk of rear-end collisions. Wet pavement adds another hazard, especially at intersections and on lesser-traveled roads.
Temperatures sit in the mid-40s early, limiting evaporation and allowing fog to linger. By late morning, gradual clearing is expected as clouds thin and temperatures climb into the low 50s. Even after fog lifts, hazy conditions may linger into early afternoon.
Tonight brings another round of patchy fog as temperatures fall into the low to mid-40s. Friday follows a similar pattern, with dense fog redeveloping early before giving way to partial sunshine. Highs warm noticeably, reaching near 60 by afternoon.
Saturday trends drier and brighter, with partly sunny skies and highs in the mid-50s. Sunday stays mild and mostly cloudy, keeping morning fog possible but less widespread. Early next week remains quiet, with temperatures hovering near the upper 50s and no major storms in sight.
Slow down during foggy drives, use low-beam headlights, and allow extra following distance. Traveling this morning? Tell us where fog is thickest around Hanford.
Five-Day Outlook for Hanford, California
Today: Dense fog early, then mostly cloudy, high near 52.
Friday: Morning fog, then mostly sunny, high near 60.
Saturday: Partly sunny, high near 55.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, high near 58.
Monday: Partly sunny, high near 59.
