Fresno is starting Saturday, November 7, with fog and mist in the valley before the gray gives way to a sunny, unusually warm afternoon. Temperatures are in the upper 40s early, but the city is expected to climb to about 76 degrees with almost no wind and no rain. It is the kind of day that begins with headlights and ends with sunglasses.
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect through 10 a.m. Saturday for parts of the San Joaquin Valley. The National Weather Service Hanford office says visibility could drop to a quarter-mile or less in the foggiest areas, particularly from Delano toward rural locations south of Fresno. Drivers should allow extra time and expect visibility to improve later in the morning.
Sunny Afternoon Brings A Warm Weekend
Once the fog lifts, Saturday will turn sunny with light south-southeast winds staying between 0 and 5 mph. Saturday night will be partly cloudy with a low near 51 degrees, followed by a mostly sunny Sunday with a high around 75. Rain is not expected through the weekend.
Mild Weather Holds Through Veterans Day
Monday's high should reach 75, with a low around 46 Monday night. Tuesday will be sunny and slightly cooler near 73, while Veterans Day falls on Wednesday. The warmth is running roughly 8 to 10 degrees above seasonal averages across the region.
Rain Chances Wait Until Friday
Thursday's high is forecast at 79 degrees, with a 1% chance of precipitation. The next meaningful change arrives Friday, with a 20% to 30% chance of one-tenth of an inch or more of rainfall in the San Joaquin Valley.
Wood-Burning Restrictions Apply Saturday
Fresno County's Saturday fireplace and wood-stove status is listed as “No Burning Unless Registered.” Residents should check the local air-quality guidance before lighting a fire, especially while the valley remains prone to stagnant morning conditions and fog.
