Hanford, CA – After nearly two weeks of stubborn chill, parts of the San Joaquin Valley could finally see temperatures rise above 60°F by Friday, especially in higher elevation areas like Lake Isabella and Mariposa.
According to the National Weather Service in Hanford, persistent low-level cloud cover has kept daytime highs unusually cool, with many cities like Fresno, Merced, and Hanford seeing only minimal chances—less than 5%—of warming through midweek. However, a ridge of high pressure building over Central California is expected to break up the cloud deck and raise temperatures significantly by the end of the week.
Coalinga is expected to warm the fastest, with probabilities jumping from 35% Sunday to 96% by Friday. Lake Isabella and Mariposa, sitting above the valley floor, are forecasted to hit 100% probability for 60°F+ highs every day through Saturday. Meanwhile, valley hubs like Fresno and Hanford remain cooler under denser cloud layers, with only a 30–55% chance of breaking 60°F by the weekend.
Drivers in elevated areas should expect sunnier skies and milder afternoons, while valley residents may need to wait a few more days for the warmth to reach the surface. More updates are expected midweek as cloud cover conditions evolve.
Five Day Forecast for Hanford, California:
- Sunday: High 52°F, low clouds, 0% chance above 60°F
- Monday: High 53°F, fog likely, 0% chance above 60°F
- Tuesday: High 54°F, mostly cloudy, 1% chance above 60°F
- Wednesday: High 55°F, slight clearing, 0% chance above 60°F
- Thursday: High 58°F, partly sunny, 5% chance above 60°F
