June 9, 2020
Summary: The latest sounding above Oakland indicated a freezing level of 12,800 feet, up from 8,900 feet 24 hours ago. Sandburg at an elevation of 4,100 feet is reporting a temperature 13 degrees warmer than 24 hours ago while Blue Canyon at 5,600 feet is 16 degrees warmer.
In the meantime, the marine layer along the coast has been crushed down to 500 feet at Monterey. Obviously, these are all indicative of a warming trend as upper level high pressure over the eastern Pacific begins to shift inland over California. This will result in a rapid warming trend as most locations eclipse the 90 degree mark this afternoon. This latest warm up will peak on Thursday when hottest locations eclipse the century mark.
Models continue to show the development of a low in the Gulf of Alaska and indicate it will move inland through California Friday and Saturday. the first phase of this will result in a strong push of marine air through the Delta and other gaps and passes along the Coast Range for another round of occasionally gusty winds Friday through Saturday. much cooler air will move in aloft. For now, no precipitation is expected on the valley floor, however convective showers and thunderstorms will certainly be possible over the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. Temperatures will plummet from near 100 Thursday to the lower 80s Saturday. As you might have already guessed, the next zone of high pressure will begin to shift inland next Sunday and early next week for a warming trend.
Later next week, it appears our pattern will be a battle zone between low pressure off the coast of the Pacific Northwest and strong upper level high pressure centered over the Four Corners region.
Forecast: Clear skies through Saturday. Mostly clear Saturday night through Tuesday.
Short Term:
| Madera 90/54/97/59/100 | Reedley 91/55/97/60/101` | Dinuba 89/54/95/58/99 |
| Porterville 92/55/97/60/101 | Lindsay 90/53/96/58/100 | Delano 92/58/97/61/101 |
| Bakersfield 92/64/97/67/101 | Taft 90/66/97/71/100 | Arvin 92/58/97/64/102 |
| Lamont 91/59/97/64/101 | Pixley 91/56/97/61/101 | Tulare 90/54/95/59/99 |
| Woodlake 90/55/96/59/99 | Hanford 92/56/97/63/101 | Orosi 90/54/96/59/100 |
Seven Day Forecast:
| Friday
Mostly clear 58/88 |
Saturday
Mostly clear 52/82 |
Sunday
Mostly clear 48/84 |
Monday
Mostly clear 52/91 |
Tuesday
Mostly clear 56/94 |
Two Week Outlook: June 16 through June 22: This model indicates upper level high pressure over the eastern Pacific extending through California will result in somewhat above average temperatures with dry conditions prevailing.
June: The month of June brings us into the dry season for central California. The chance of rain during the month will be very low on any given day. This model indicates we can expect above average temperatures for the month.
June, July, August: What can you say about the summer months in the valley except it will be hot and dry. Of course, this summer will be no exception. Precipitation will be near average, which is next to none. This model indicates the next three months will have above average temperatures, but what else is new?
Winds Discussion: During the afternoon and evening, winds will be generally out of the northwest at 5 to 12 MPH. During the night and morning hours, winds will be variable to 8 MPH with near calm conditions through Thursday. Late Thursday night or friday morning, winds will increase out of the west at 10 to 12 MPH. Local gusts to 35 MPH will be possible along the west side and locally elsewhere. Late Friday through Saturday, winds will be out of the northwest at 10 to 20 MPH at times with stronger gusts.
Rain Discussion: Expect dry conditions for the next 7 to 10 days.
Afternoon Dew Points Today: Mid to upper 30s. Kern: Low to mid 30s. Humidity values ranging from 15%/60% at Visalia. Bakersfield 15%/40%
Actual Humidity range June 8, 2020: Delano, 76%/22%, Porterville, 82%/16%
Percentage of Sunshine Today/Tomorrow: Visalia: Today: 100%, tomorrow 100%. Bakersfield: Today: 100% Tomorrow: 100%
ET Rates Over the Past Seven Days: Stratford 2.22, Parlier 1.85, Blackwell Corner 1.99, Arvin 1.88, Orange Cove NA, Porterville 1.79, Delano 1.77. Courtesy University of California *=estimate, NA=not available.
Seven Day Soil Temperatures: Stratford 73, Parlier 75, Blackwell 82, Arvin, 75, Orange Cove NA, Porterville 82, Delano 79
Record Temperatures: 110/48. Average Temperatures: 90/58
Cooling Degree Days this Season: 361 +110
Courtesy of the NWS
Average temperature for June so far: 75.1 +2.6
Precipitation: Seasonal total for Fresno/average + or 7.63 or -3.56. Month to Date: .00 -.09
Since Oct 1, 2019, Bakersfield: 7.20, or +.90. Month to Date: .02 -.01
Water year season is from October 1st through September.
Chilling Hours November 1st through February 28: Orange Cove, Parlier, Arvin, Shafter, Stratford, Delano, Lindcove, Porterville
Hours at 45 or below 45.
Sunrise: 5:39, Sunset: 8:18 pm. Hours of Daylight: 14:37
Yesterday’s Weather:
MCE : Merced 153 : DH1700 / 82 / 55 / 0.00 /
MAE : Madera 253 : DH1700 / 82 / 46 / 0.00 /
FAT : Fresno Airport 333 : DH1700 / 82 / 54 / 0.00 /
HJO : Hanford Airport 242 : DH1700 / 81 / 53 / 0.00 /
NLC : Lemoore Naval AS 234 : DH1700 / 82 / 47 / 0.00 /
BFL : Bakersfield Airport 496 : DH1700 / 80 / 50 / 0.00 /
VIS : Visalia Airport 292 : DH1700 / 80 / 51 / 0.00 /
PTV : Porterville Airport 442 : DH1700 / 80 / 46 / 0.00 /
TFTC1 : Taft 759 : DH1700 / 78 / 54 / 0.00 /
LOSC1 : Los Banos 120 : DH1600 / 81 / M / 0.00 /
Rainfall: 24hr W.Y. % Last Y. % Ave. Year ave.
STOCKTON 0.00 8.35 61 18.37 134 13.73 14.06
MODESTO 0.00 6.88 54 13.35 105 12.77 13.11
MERCED 0.00 9.54 78 13.27 109 12.17 12.50
MADERA 0.00 6.02 52 11.42 98 11.68 12.02
FRESNO 0.00 7.63 68 11.85 106 11.19 11.50
HANFORD 0.00 6.62 67 9.50 97 9.82 10.10
BAKERSFIELD 0.00 7.20 114 7.80 124 6.30 6.47
BISHOP 0.00 2.25 49 8.45 185 4.56 5.18
SALINAS 0.00 9.16 73 13.80 110 12.59 12.83
PASO ROBLES 0.00 11.37 91 14.88 120 12.44 12.78
SANTA MARIA 0.00 10.61 77 15.68 114 13.74 13.95
Next report: June 10/morning