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Hanford, CA – After nearly two weeks of stubborn chill, parts of the San Joaquin Valley could finally see temperatures rise above 60°F by Friday, especially in higher elevation areas like Lake Isabella and Mariposa.
According to the National Weather Service in Hanford, persistent low-level cloud cover has kept daytime highs unusually cool, with many cities like Fresno, Merced, and Hanford seeing only minimal chances—less than 5%—of warming through midweek. However, a ridge of high pressure building over Central California is expected to break up the cloud deck and raise temperatures significantly by the end of the week…