Fresno is getting one more bright, warm day before a much-needed weather reset moves in. Wednesday will be sunny with a high near 77, but rain and possible thunderstorms are set to arrive Friday night.
Sunny Now, Wet By Friday Evening
Clear skies and low-50s temperatures greeted Fresno early Wednesday, with light winds and no rain expected for Veterans Day. The National Weather Service forecast gives the San Joaquin Valley south of Highway 198 a 60% to 90% probability of highs exceeding 80 degrees Thursday, before clouds and cooler air begin moving in.
Friday starts mild and partly sunny, with a high near 71. Rain is likely after 4 p.m., with high chances of at least 0.25 inch of rain by Saturday morning across most of the forecast area, with rainfall amounts varying below 6,000 feet, and winds that could gust to 15 mph.
Thunderstorms And Sierra Snow Follow
Friday night looks like the roughest stretch for valley plans, with rain likely before 10 p.m. and showers or thunderstorms possible later in the night. Saturday should be mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
For mountain travelers, the National Weather Service's snowfall outlook calls for snow levels to fall from about 8,000 feet to 5,000 feet, with 5 to 12 inches of snow expected in some areas and possible totals near 24 inches at higher elevations. That makes this a good weekend to check road conditions before heading toward the Sierra, even if Fresno itself avoids the snow.
Another Rain Round Arrives Sunday Night
Sunday stays partly sunny and reaches about 66, with a 30% to 40% probability of wetting rain in the valley from 10 p.m. Sunday to 10 a.m. Monday. A second low is expected to come onshore early Monday. Tuesday is forecast to be sunny with a high near 72.
Wood-Burning Restrictions Remain In Effect
The regional air-quality guidance issued for Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, expired that day and listed fireplace and wood-stove burning in Fresno County as allowed only for registered participants. Anyone planning to use a fireplace should check the current county rules before lighting up, especially with the weather about to turn wetter and windier.
