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HNX · Hanford, CA

Inside the Hanford, CA forecast area: NDFD high and low temperatures, checked against station observations and matched model guidance.

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Temperature
Score window

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Where NDFD adds value
Subtracts value0°F Adds value

Model error − NDFD error, in °F. Same station-days and lead. Select a station to see its temperature ribbon and the forecasts behind the score.

Daily minimum → maximum · °F

NDFD low → high Model low / high◆ Observed low / high
Forecast values and issue timing
The temperature heat mapSelect any cell to inspect that station-day

The tiles above show all paired stations for the selected model. These filters apply to the map and heat map.

The score columns use the selected window. Heat-map cells show the most recent 21 verified calendar dates plus 7 future dates; pending forecasts have an outline. A dash means no available forecast or accepted observation. Purple / green are reserved for value; temperatures use Ryan’s original Fahrenheit colors.

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