Fresno will continue to see rain on Monday with the amount influenced by whether thunderstorms strike after 11 a.m., the National Weather Service in Hanford says.

Nearly 3.5 inches has fallen in Fresno in March, bringing the seasonal total to 7.51 inches, which is 89% of normal.

This morning’s rain could be accompanied by wind gusts to 15 mph. The chance of precipitation tonight is 70%, NWS says, and could include thunderstorms before 8 p.m.

Should the thunderstorms develop, expect brief heavy rain, small hail, and gusty winds, NWS said in a social media post.

There is a slight chance of thunderstorms for all Central California. Expect briefing heavy rain, small hail, and gusty winds with any thunderstorms that develop. #cawx pic.twitter.com/UGKhOsfW3x

— NWS Hanford (@NWSHanford) March 17, 2025

In the Sierra, another foot of snow is expected at locations above 5,000 feet in elevation. According to the state Department of Water Resources, the snowpack is 92% of normal, dipping to 86% in the central Sierra. However, the Northern Sierra is 107% of normal.

For the remainder of the week, expect mostly sunny days and partly cloudy nights. Temperatures are expected to range from overnight lows in the high 30s to mid-40s with afternoon highs warming from 61 on Tuesday to 73 by Sunday.