Fresno started Friday with fog and mist, but the gray morning is expected to give way to sunshine and mild temperatures. After an early chill near 50 degrees, the city is headed for a warm, dry weekend with highs in the mid-70s.
Fog Eases As Friday Warms Up
The National Weather Service said a Dense Fog Advisory was in effect until 10 a.m. Friday for parts of the South Valley, with the thickest fog possible near Hanford and Visalia. Valley visibility was reduced by fog. Drivers should allow extra time and use headlights until visibility improves.
Friday afternoon will turn sunny, with a high near 71 degrees before temperatures ease back toward the upper 60s. Winds will remain light, generally below 5 mph, so the main weather nuisance is the morning fog rather than wind or rain.
Weekend Brings Mid-70s
Friday night will be mostly clear with a low around 50 degrees. Saturday and Sunday will both be sunny, with highs near 75 and overnight lows around 50 to 51 degrees.
That makes the weekend a good bet for outdoor plans, with no meaningful chance of rain in the forecast. The warm spell follows a brief early-week cooldown, but Fresno will stay comfortably mild rather than cold.
Cooler Early Next Week, Still Dry
Temperatures dip slightly Monday and Tuesday, with sunny highs near 74 and 71 degrees. Veterans Day on Wednesday is expected to rebound to around 75 degrees.
A trough is expected to arrive late Thursday, with late next week the next best chance of rain. The broader forecast calls for dry conditions to continue through early next week.
Wood-Burning Rules Remain Tight Friday
For Friday, the weather discussion lists fireplace and wood-stove burning as prohibited unless registered in Fresno County. Residents should check local air-quality rules before burning, even with the forecast otherwise calm and dry.
