Fresno is waking up to a cool Sunday with temperatures around 55 degrees and substantial precipitation expected through midday, with localized rain showers continuing into early Sunday afternoon. The afternoon will stay modestly cool, with a high near 65 and northwest wind gusts reaching up to 20 mph.
Rain Chance Fades By Late Morning
The National Weather Service puts Fresno’s probability of receiving at least 0.5 inch of rain in 24 hours by Sunday evening at 58%, according to its Hanford forecast office. Localized rain showers are expected to continue into early Sunday afternoon, while winds ease from 5 to 10 mph to around 5 mph later in the day.
Sunny, Warmer Weather Arrives This Week
Sunday night looks mostly clear with a low near 49 degrees. Monday and Tuesday bring mostly sunny skies and highs around 67 and 69, while Wednesday through Friday stay mostly sunny to sunny with highs in the mid-to-upper 60s.
The warmup peaks Saturday, November 7, when Fresno could reach 72 degrees under sunny skies. The valley’s Sunday fireplace and wood-stove burning status is listed as discouraged, even as outdoor conditions improve after the morning rain chance.
Sierra Travel Comes With A Winter Weather Reminder
Anyone heading east toward the Sierra should expect a very different setup from Fresno’s mild week ahead. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for higher elevations through 7 a.m. Sunday, with accumulating snow possible above 7,000 feet and heavier totals at the highest peaks.
