Good morning, weather watchers of Fresno, California! Let's dive into our chilly winter forecast that's got just enough drama to keep things interesting.

Tonight, we're looking at a partly cloudy evening with temperatures dipping down to a crisp 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect some northwest winds dancing around at 5 miles per hour, with occasional gusts reaching up to 15 miles per hour - just enough to ruffle your jacket.

Moving into Monday, we'll see a partly sunny day with temperatures climbing to a modest 52 degrees Fahrenheit. Those same playful northwest winds will stick around, keeping things cool but not too cold.

As we roll into the New Year, Wednesday looks particularly interesting with patchy dense fog in the morning, then clearing to a mostly sunny day with temperatures reaching a pleasant 54 degrees Fahrenheit.

Weekend forecast? Think mild and mostly sunny, with temperatures hovering in the mid-50s. We've even got a slight chance of rain on Friday - just a 10 to 20 percent chance, so keep an umbrella nearby, just in case.

Pro tip for all you locals: Layer up, because our temperatures will be playing a bit of a yo-yo game between the high 30s and low 50s.

For more detailed information and up-to-the-minute updates, check out our link in the show notes to the National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley website.

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