It was a nice start to the weekend, with highs reaching 90 in Merced, 91 in Hanford, Visalia, and Fresno, and 92 in Lemoore and Madera. Warmer weather will return next week, but not today: This afternoon’s temperatures should be very close to yesterday’s.
High pressure will strengthen over the west coast this week, sending highs back to near average by Monday… then into the upper 90’s by the middle and end of this week.
The Sierra Nevada should remain dry for the next couple of days, as thunderstorms won’t return there for a while…