Mariposa projected high temperature for Friday: 70 degrees, Saturday: 72 degrees
Oakhurst projected high temperature for Friday: 72 degrees, Saturday: 74 degrees
Yosemite Valley projected high temperature for Friday: 64 degrees, Saturday: 66 degrees
March 30, 2022 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports high temperatures throughout Central California Friday afternoon will be five to seven degrees warmer than Thursday afternoon.
Maximum temperatures across Central California Saturday afternoon will be three to five degrees warmer than Friday afternoon.
High temperatures throughout Central California Saturday afternoon will be around ten degrees above normal for this time of year.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Hanford CA 104 AM PDT Wed Mar 30 2022 .SYNOPSIS... High temperatures this afternoon will be around five degrees warmer than yesterday afternoon. Strong, gusty northwest winds are likely in the Mojave Desert Slopes this afternoon and tonight. A warming trend is expected Friday and Saturday. By Saturday afternoon, maximum temperatures will be eleven to thirteen degrees above normal for this time of year. && .DISCUSSION... A ridge of high pressure over California will move eastward into the Great Basin this afternoon. Maximum temperatures this afternoon will be about five degrees warmer than yesterday afternoon. A trough of low pressure will dig southward over Nevada tonight. Strong, gusty northwest will likely develop in the Mojave Desert Slopes ahead of this trough this afternoon. These strong, gusty northwest winds should persist into early Thursday morning. A Wind Advisory is in effect for the Mojave Desert Slopes. A ridge of high pressure will progress eastward over the Eastern Pacific Ocean Thursday, before making landfall along the west coast of the United States Thursday night. The aforementioned ridge of high pressure will move eastward through the Western United States Friday and Friday night. A feeble trough of low pressure will progress eastward over Northern California Saturday afternoon. A warming trend is anticipated Friday and Saturday. Maximum temperatures Friday afternoon will be around five degrees warmer than Thursday afternoon. High temperatures Saturday afternoon will be eleven to thirteen degrees above their typical values for the beginning of April. A few showers cannot be ruled out in the Sierra Nevada Saturday afternoon and Saturday evening, mainly along the crest. A stronger trough of low pressure will deepen as it crosses California Sunday afternoon and Sunday evening. Strong, gusty west winds are possible in the Kern County desert Sunday afternoon and Sunday night. Once again, a few showers cannot be ruled out in the Sierra Nevada Sunday afternoon and Sunday evening, mainly along the crest. A downward temperature trend is expected late this weekend into early next week. Be that as it may, temperatures will remain above seasonal values. && .AVIATION... MVFR visibilities are likely in areas of mist in the San Joaquin Valley until 17Z this morning. Otherwise, VFR conditions will prevail in Central California through at least the next 24 hours. && .AIR QUALITY ISSUES... None.Source: NWS
