BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The next weather system is here and is bringing scattered showers, and it’s marking the end of drought conditions in the state.
The Drought Monitor reported no more drought for Kern County following recent rainfall totalling 1.90 inches from Thursday to Monday.
Today’s storm is expected to deliver an additional 0.25 to 0.50 inches of rain in the South Valley, 0.50 to 1.00 inches in the Kern County mountains, and 0.25 to 0.75 inches in desert areas.
The storm will linger through early Friday afternoon before moving southeast, accompanied by a cold, low-pressure system that will bring heavy snowfall to the High Sierras.
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. Friday, with snow levels dropping to 5,000 feet north of Kern County. The Pine Mountain Club area may see 2 to 5 inches of snow, while the High Sierras could receive 5 to 8 inches.
Temperatures will remain chilly, with highs in the mid to upper 50s in the South Valley and 40s in the Kern County mountain areas.
Overnight temperatures will dip into the 40s and 30s, respectively. Once the storm passes, temperatures are expected to rebound to seasonal highs in the 50s and 60s across the region.
Looking ahead, quieter, milder, and sunnier weather is anticipated for the weekend and into next week. However, travellers should be cautious of potential Tule Fog development due to recent rains, especially when travelling for Thanksgiving.
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