June 8, 2021
A strong low pressure system is located just off the Oregon coast this morning with a trough extending into California. There is also a surface low centered over northern Utah which is creating a strong onshore flow. Currently, winds through Pacheco Pass are at 24 MPH, gusting to 35 MPH. maritime air is also spilling over the Coast Range further south. Temperatures are anywhere from 13 to 17 degrees cooler than 24 hours ago. Temperatures this afternoon will struggle to reach the 80 degree mark. It’s possible that readings could drop into the upper 70s at some locations Wednesday and Thursday as the main trough of low pressure moves inland.
As you might imagine, gusty northwest winds can be expected through Wednesday night. the trough will be well inland late Thursday through Friday. The pattern for Friday night through Sunday indicates a high center over Mexico with a weaker trough of low pressure off the coast of the Pacific Northwest. The proximity of the high appears to be a bit closer, so it looks like a fairly significant warming trend will set up over the weekend with readings possibly in the mid 90s by Monday. We may see a minor cooling trend by the middle of next week as a weak trough moves inland, but generally speaking, fairly typical early summer weather will prevail.
Forecast: Mostly clear skies through tonight. mostly clear to occasionally partly cloudy Wednesday and Wednesday night. mostly clear Thursday through Tuesday.
Short Term:
| Madera 79/47/78/46/80 | Reedley 80/48/79/47/81 | Dinuba 80/48/78/47/81 |
| Porterville 81/47/79/47/80 | Lindsay 80/47/79/46/81 | Delano 80/50/80/47/80 |
| Bakersfield 81/54/78/52/79 | Taft 79/56/78/53/79 | Arvin 81/51/80/50/78 |
| Lamont 81/51/79/49/79 | Pixley 81/49/79/48/80 | Tulare 79/47/ |
| Woodlake 87/50/82/49/79 | Hanford 87/52/81/50/80 | Orosi 86/49/81/48/78 |
Seven Day Forecast:
| Friday
Mostly clear 49/81 |
Saturday
Mostly clear 52/88 |
Sunday
Mostly clear 56/92 |
Monday
Mostly clear 58/95 |
Tuesday
Mostly clear 58/93 |
Two Week Outlook: June 15 through June 21: this model shows a wide ranging high pressure system over the western US, resulting in above average temperatures and dry conditions.
June: This model is indicating a ridge of upper level high pressure will be more dominant over the Desert Southwest and, to a lesser extent, California, resulting in above average temperatures for the month with the usual dry conditions prevailing.
June, July, August: This model mimics the pattern of recent years, indicating high pressure over the Desert Southwest being the most dominant feature, resulting in above average temperatures. Theoretically, this pattern blocks monsoonal moisture from moving northward. Typically, there’s little to no precipitation anyway, and that will be the case this summer.
Winds Discussion: Winds through Wednesday night will be out of the northwest at 10 to 20 MPH at times with stronger gusts. Gusts to 35 MPH are possible along the west side, especially Wednesday through Wednesday night. Winds Thursday through Friday during the afternoons and evenings will be out of the northwest at 8 to 15 MPH with light winds during the night and morning hours.
Afternoon Dew Points Today: Upper 30s to the lower 40s. Kern: Upper 30s to the lower 40s.
Actual Humidity Range Yesterday: Delano, NA%/NA% Porterville, 76%/20%
Percentage of Sunshine Today/Tomorrow: Visalia: Today: 30%, tomorrow 80%. Bakersfield: Today: 30% Tomorrow: 80%
ET Rates Over the Past Seven Days:. Stratford 2.17, Parlier 2.01, Arvin 2.11, Orange Cove 2.11, Porterville 1.99, Delano NA. Courtesy University of California *=estimate, NA=not available.
Seven Day Soil Temperatures: Stratford 74, Parlier 79, Arvin, 79, Orange Cove 81, Porterville NA, Delano 80.
Record Temperatures: 108/47. Average Temperatures: 89/59
Cooling Degree Days This Season:. 353 +86 Varies widely from location to location. courtesy of the NWS
Average Temperature for this month So Far: 81.0 +7.6 courtesy of the NWS
Precipitation: Seasonal total for Fresno, 6.59 or -4.17 or 61% of average. Month to Date: .00 or -09
Precipitation for Bakersfield, Season, 2.77, +or- -3.51 or 44% of average. Month to date .00 or -.02
Water year season is from October 1st through September 30.
Chilling Hours November 1st through February 28: Orange Cove, , Parlier, , Arvin, , Belridge, , Shafter, , Stratford, , Delano, , Porterville,
Hours at 45 or below 45. Courtesy UC Davis
Sunrise: 5:40 am Sunset: 8:17 Hours of Daylight: 14:37
Yesterday’s Weather
MCE : Merced 153 : DH1700 / 85 / 54 / 0.00 /
MAE : Madera 253 : DH1700 / 84 / 56 / 0.00 /
FAT : Fresno Airport 333 : DH1700 / 84 / 61 / 0.00 /
HJO : Hanford Airport 242 : DH1700 / 86 / 58 / 0.00 /
NLC : Lemoore Naval AS 234 : DHM / M / M / M /
BFL : Bakersfield Airport 496 : DH1700 / 84 / 68 / 0.00 /
VIS : Visalia Airport 292 : DH1700 / 84 / 58 / 0.00 /
PTV : Porterville Airport 442 : DH1700 / 85 / 58 / 0.00 /
TFTC1 : Taft 759 : DH1649 / 85 / 66 / 0.00 /
LOSC1 : Los Banos 120 : DH1600 / 80 / 55 / 0.00 /
Rainfall: 24hr W.Y. % Last Y. % Ave. Year ave.
STOCKTON 0.00 7.88 59 8.35 63 13.31 13.45
MODESTO 0.00 7.12 59 6.88 57 12.11 12.27
MERCED 0.00 7.00 60 0.00 0 11.69 11.80
MADERA 0.00 M M 0.00 0 10.67 10.79
FRESNO 0.00 6.59 61 0.00 0 10.76 10.99
HANFORD 0.00 4.29 53 0.00 0 8.03 8.13
BAKERSFIELD 0.00 2.77 44 0.00 0 6.28 6.36
BISHOP 0.00 1.62 37 2.25 51 4.39 4.84
SALINAS 0.00 5.75 46 9.16 74 12.45 12.58
PASO ROBLES 0.00 6.74 56 11.37 95 11.98 12.15
SANTA MARIA 0.00 6.87 52 10.61 81 13.17 13.32
Next update: June 9/am