Fresno wakes Sunday in the upper 40s under clear skies, but the day is headed for a sunny high near 73. The bigger story is an unusually warm run ahead, with above-average temperatures expected through Thursday.
Morning fog can still be a wildcard across the Central Valley on Sunday, especially in rural areas south of Fresno. The National Weather Service Hanford office says there is a moderate chance of visibility below one-quarter mile in parts of the Central Valley Sunday morning, November 8, so drivers on longer Valley trips should be ready for a murky start before the sun takes over.
Above-Average Temperatures Through Thursday
Monday's high is forecast near 75, followed by a high near 73 Tuesday. Veterans Day falls Wednesday, with above-average temperatures continuing through Thursday.
Rain Chances Wait Until The Weekend
Thursday is currently the warmest day of the stretch, with a high near 79. Friday cools to about 71 with only a small chance of rain, while Saturday has a 20 to 30 percent rainfall probability in the southern part of the region, rising to 40 to 50 percent in the northern San Joaquin Valley. Sunday has a 60 to 70 percent probability of wetting rainfall for most of central California.
Wood-Burning Rules Remain In Place
For Sunday, November 8, 2026, Fresno County's fireplace and wood-stove status is listed as “No Burning Unless Registered.” The restriction is a useful reminder that calm, dry weather can still come with air-quality rules, particularly while the Valley remains prone to stagnant morning conditions.
