Fresno can expect a drenching on Thursday similar to the one it received a month ago that set an all-time rain record for the date.

The National Weather Service in Hanford estimates the city has a 76% chance of receiving an inch or more of rain from this storm.

NWS meteorologists expect the storm to start Wednesday night and continue into early Friday morning.

In October, Fresno received 1.18 inches of rain, including a record 0.48 inches for Oct. 14. Fresno’s October average is 0.56.

Snow in the Sierra, Too

NWS has issued a a Winter Storm Watch for the Sierra Nevada. The forecast calls for 6 to 12 inches of snow above 5,000 feet and as much as 2 feet at higher elevations from early Thursday morning to early Friday morning.

A storm system later this week is expected to bring widespread precipitation to central California. This image expresses the probabilities to receive an inch or more of liquid precipitation across 24 hours ending 4 AM Friday, November 14th. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/bjaKwRDKqG

— NWS Hanford (@NWSHanford) November 10, 2025

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the Sierra Nevada valid from 1 AM Thu-4 AM Fri due to possible heavy snow. 6-12″ is expected above 5000′, with totals near 2 ft at the higher elevations. This image shows the probs for 6″ and 12″ of snowfall through Fri morning. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/9rIPuuI1Tl

— NWS Hanford (@NWSHanford) November 10, 2025

Lower temperatures are expected with the storm’s arrival and to continue through the weekend. The highs will be in the mid-60s to high 50, with overnight lows in the 50s and 40s.