Mariposa Projected High Temperatures for Thursday, Friday and Saturday Range from 70-71 Degrees
Oakhurst Projected High Temperatures for Thursday, Friday and Saturday Range from 73-74 Degrees
Yosemite Valley Projected High Temperatures for Thursday, Friday and Saturday Range from 66-67 Degrees
February 7, 2022 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports high temperatures throughout Central California Thursday afternoon, Friday afternoon, and Saturday afternoon will be twelve to fourteen degrees above normal for this time of year.
Record warmth is possible in parts of the San Joaquin Valley.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Hanford CA 255 AM PST Mon Feb 7 2022 .SYNOPSIS... High temperatures each afternoon through Wednesday will be around ten degrees above normal for this time of year. Maximum temperatures each afternoon Thursday through Sunday will be twelve to fourteen degrees above their typical values for the first half of February. Dry weather will persist through at least the next seven days. && .DISCUSSION... Surface observations and satellite imagery showing a clear picture that a high pressure ridge is in control of the West Coast. While over low temperatures will continue to bottom out in the 30s (based on the regions dry air-mass), afternoon highs will progress further toward the 70s this week. Moreover, with cold air over the Great Basin, the orientation of the surface pressure gradient is providing for an easterly (offshore) wind which will help with areas temperatures. Even with a surface pressure gradient from KSFO to KLAS of about negative 4mb, will not expect winds to increase beyond a light breeze this afternoon. At this point, with probabilistic forecast all pointing in the direction of a blocking high over the West, can record high temperatures be reaching. Ensemble confidence has almost max-out toward the development of the strong ridge pattern over the West Coast this week. While temperature prognosis still show the possibility of reaching into the mid 30s, the probability of exceedance for temperatures below 32 is dropping well below 30 percent as mid to upper 30s are now more likely. The to other side of the equation, probability of exceedance for temperatures of 70 degrees is still above the 60 percent mark before mid-week. While isolated spots could reach the 70 degree mark this Monday and Tuesday, afternoon high on Wednesday show a high probability of showing widespread 70s. Therefore, will maintain the trend of reaching the 70 degree mark this week under a strong blocking high pattern. Ensemble analysis still showing the ridge pattern persisting during the period through the weekend and into early next week. Unfortunately, this pattern will provide the area with no real chances of significant precipitation. Predictability and Cluster analysis both show a rather strong signal toward maintaining the ridge pattern in place during the extended period. Therefore, will expect to see dry conditions for the coming week and into the weekend. && .AVIATION... In the San Joaquin Valley, intermittent MVFR visibilities are likely due to haze and mist. Otherwise, VFR conditions will prevail throughout Central California today through at least Monday morning. && .AIR QUALITY ISSUES... On Monday February 7 2022...Fireplace/Wood Stove Burning Status is: No Burning Unless Registered in Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Merced and Tulare Counties. Further information is available at Valleyair.orgSource: NWS
