June 9, 2021
A robust trough of low pressure is now making its move into California. The freezing level this morning over Oakland has dropped to 9,100 feet. If you recall, last week the freezing level was well above 16,000 feet. Add to that, the valley has been flooded with Pacific maritime air. Chilly overnight lows have been recorded as a result. Maricopa was at 43 degrees as of 6:00am and Lindsay 44. The trough will move inland later today and tonight then into the interior west Thursday.
By Friday, weak upper level high pressure will become reestablished over California. Models for the late part of the weekend through much of next week are quite interesting. Initially, a very strong upper high will be near the Arizona/New Mexico border Sunday. This will begin to drive temperatures through the roof over southern California. The blended model information this morning has Thermal with a high of 117 by Wednesday of next week.
A low center will be off the coast of the Pacific Northwest with central California on the northern fringe of a southwestern high. The result will be temperatures in the low 90s as early as Sunday with possible low 100s beginning Tuesday of next week. A dry southwesterly flow aloft will be evident, so no chance of water falling from the sky for the foreseeable future.
Forecast: Mostly clear to possibly occasionally partly cloudy through tonight. mostly clear Thursday through Sunday with a warming trend. Mostly clear Sunday night through Wednesday.
Short Term:
| Madera 78/45/78/48/85` | Reedley 79/46/78/49/85 | Dinuba 77/44/78/48/84 |
| Porterville 79/45/79/48/84 | Lindsay 78/43/78/48/84 | Delano 79/48/79/51/86 |
| Bakersfield 78/52/78/56/84 | Taft 78/52/77/57/83 | Arvin 80/48/80/52/85 |
| Lamont 79/49/78/51/85 | Pixley 78/46/79/50/84 | Tulare 77/44/78/47/83 |
| Woodlake 79/46/79/50/85 | Hanford 79/47/80/50/85 | Orosi 78/44/79/47/84 |
Seven Day Forecast:
| Saturday
Mostly clear 53/86 |
Sunday
Mostly clear 58/93 |
Monday
Mostly clear 59/97 |
Tuesday
Mostly clear 60/98 |
Wednesday
Mostly clear 61/100 |
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 tonight 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, mainly this afternoon through tonight. Winds Thursday through Saturday 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: 80%, tomorrow 80%. Bakersfield: Today: 80% Tomorrow: 80%
ET Rates Over the Past Seven Days:. Stratford 2.12, Parlier 1.96, Arvin 2.05, Orange Cove 2.16, Porterville 1.94, Delano NA. Courtesy University of California *=estimate, NA=not available.
Seven Day Soil Temperatures: Stratford 74, Parlier 78, Arvin, 78, Orange Cove 81, Porterville NA, Delano 79.
Record Temperatures: 110/48. Average Temperatures: 89/59
Cooling Degree Days This Season:. 356 +80 Varies widely from location to location. courtesy of the NWS
Average Temperature for this month So Far: 79.4 +5.9 courtesy of the NWS
Precipitation: Seasonal total for Fresno, 6.59 or -4.18 or 61% of average. Month to Date: .00 or -10
Precipitation for Bakersfield, Season, 2.77, +or- -3.52 or 44% of average. Month to date .00 or -.03
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: 5:39 am Sunset: 8:18 Hours of Daylight: 14:37
Yesterday’s Weather
MCE : Merced 153 : DH1700 / 78 / 51 / 0.00 /
MAE : Madera 253 : DH1700 / 78 / 50 / 0.00 /
FAT : Fresno Airport 333 : DH1700 / 79 / 56 / 0.00 /
HJO : Hanford Airport 242 : DH1700 / 79 / 56 / 0.00 /
NLC : Lemoore Naval AS 234 : DH1700 / 81 / 54 / 0.00 /
BFL : Bakersfield Airport 496 : DH1700 / 79 / 55 / 0.00 /
VIS : Visalia Airport 292 : DH1700 / 78 / 53 / 0.00 /
PTV : Porterville Airport 442 : DH1700 / 80 / 50 / 0.00 /
TFTC1 : Taft 759 : DH1600 / 77 / 56 / 0.00 /
LOSC1 : Los Banos 120 : DH1600 / 75 / M / 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 10/am