June 11, 2020
Summary: Upper level high pressure is now shifting into the interior west. However, central California will be on the back side of this high for one more day, allowing temperatures to spike into the lower 100s this afternoon. Low pressure now extends from the Gulf of Alaska to off the northern California coast. Even though the marine layer is still only 1,000 feet deep, it will rapidly deepen over the next 24 hours and will surge inland, initially through the Delta then over gaps and passes along the Coast Range Friday. Already this morning, winds in the Delta are sustained at 18 MPH out of the southwest.
Most models show a secondary low forming just off the northern California coast Friday then move it inland Friday night and Saturday. scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms will spread down the Sierra Nevada from Sequoia Park northward Friday afternoon and evening. There will be some increase in cloud cover over the valley floor Friday night, but no precipitation is anticipated.
Much cooler conditions will begin Friday but more especially Saturday when temperatures will struggle into the lower 80s. Low pressure will move northeastward into the northern Rockies Sunday. There will be a big low blanketing the Pacific Northwest and off shore waters Monday and for most of next week while a weak zone of upper level high pressure dominates California and off shore with a dry westerly flow prevailing. Temperatures for much of next week will be fairly close to average each day.
Forecast: Mostly clear skies through Friday morning. Mostly clear to occasionally partly cloudy Friday afternoon and night. Mostly clear Saturday and on through Thursday of next week.
Short Term:
Madera 101/59/87/53/80 | Reedley 102/58/89/52/81 | Dinuba 100/57/88/51/79 |
Porterville 102/59/90/53/81 | Lindsay 101/57/90/51/80 | Delano 102/62/90/57/81 |
Bakersfield 103/68/91/57/81 | Taft 101/68/91/62/80 | Arvin 103/64/91/57/81 |
Lamont 103/64/91/57/82 | Pixley 102/61/89/53/81 | Tulare 100/57/88/52/80 |
Woodlake 101/58/89/51/79 | Hanford 102/61/90/53/81 | Orosi 100/57/88/57/79 |
Seven Day Forecast:
Sunday
Mostly clear 49/86 |
Monday
Mostly clear 55/92 |
Tuesday
Mostly clear 56/90 |
Wednesday
Mostly clear 54/89 |
Thursday
Mostly clear 52/87 |
Two Week Outlook: June 18 through June 24: 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: Winds today will be generally at or less than 4 MPH. Winds tonight through Friday will initially be out of the west at 10 to 20 MPH. Gusts to 35 MPH are possible along the west side with gusts to 25 MPH possible elsewhere. Winds Friday night through Saturday evening will be mainly out of the northwest at 10 to 20 MPH at times with stronger gusts. Winds late Saturday night and Sunday will be generally at or less than 12 MPH.
Rain Discussion: Expect dry conditions for the next 7 to 10 days.
Afternoon Dew Points Today: Mid to upper 40s. Kern: Low to mid 40s. Humidity values ranging from 15%/70% at Visalia. Bakersfield 15%/50%
Actual Humidity range June 10, 2020: Delano, 71%/22%, Porterville, 70%/16%
Percentage of Sunshine Today/Tomorrow: Visalia: Today: 90%, tomorrow 70%. Bakersfield: Today: 100% Tomorrow: 80%
ET Rates Over the Past Seven Days: Stratford 2.23, Parlier 1.89, Blackwell Corner 2.05, Arvin 1.98, Orange Cove NA, Porterville 1.88, Delano 1.85. Courtesy University of California *=estimate, NA=not available.
Seven Day Soil Temperatures: Stratford 72, Parlier 74, Blackwell 83, Arvin, 75, Orange Cove NA, Porterville 82, Delano 78
Record Temperatures: 106/47. Average Temperatures: 91/58
Cooling Degree Days this Season: 377 +109
Courtesy of the NWS
Average temperature for June so far: 74.6 +1.9
Precipitation: Seasonal total for Fresno/average + or 7.63 or -3.58. Month to Date: .00 -.11
Since Oct 1, 2019, Bakersfield: 7.20, or +.89. Month to Date: .02 -.02
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: 8:19 pm. Hours of Daylight: 14:38
Yesterday’s Weather:
MCE : Merced 153 : DH1700 / 97 / 61 / 0.00 /
MAE : Madera 253 : DH1700 / 96 / 55 / 0.00 /
FAT : Fresno Airport 333 : DH1700 / 97 / 66 / 0.00 /
HJO : Hanford Airport 242 : DH1700 / 96 / 54 / 0.00 /
NLC : Lemoore Naval AS 234 : DH1700 / 98 / 56 / 0.00 /
BFL : Bakersfield Airport 496 : DH1600 / 97 / 62 / 0.00 /
VIS : Visalia Airport 292 : DH1700 / 96 / 56 / 0.00 /
ATEC1 : Avenal 787 : DHM / M / M / M /
PTV : Porterville Airport 442 : DH1700 / 97 / 56 / 0.00 /
TFTC1 : Taft 759 : DH1647 / 96 / 69 / 0.00 /
LOSC1 : Los Banos 120 : DH1600 / 96 / 64 / 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 13.35 104 12.78 13.11
MERCED 0.00 9.54 78 13.27 109 12.18 12.50
MADERA 0.00 6.02 51 11.42 98 11.69 12.02
FRESNO 0.00 7.63 68 11.85 106 11.21 11.50
HANFORD 0.00 6.62 67 9.50 97 9.84 10.10
BAKERSFIELD 0.00 7.20 114 7.80 124 6.31 6.47
BISHOP 0.00 2.25 49 8.45 184 4.58 5.18
SALINAS 0.00 9.16 73 13.80 110 12.60 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 12/morning