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Rain is expected in the Kern River Valley Friday, Nov. 13, and another storm could arrive early next week, according to the National Weather Service. The systems are expected to bring cooler temperatures, rain in the valley and snow at higher elevations.
The weather service’s Kern River Valley forecast calls for a 90% chance of rain Friday afternoon and night. A Lake Wind Advisory will be in effect from 10 a.m. Friday through 10 a.m. Saturday. Southwest winds could gust to around 30 mph Friday afternoon.
Highs are forecast in the mid-60s Friday and upper 50s Saturday, down from the 70s expected Thursday. Rain chances are expected to ease Saturday and Sunday, then increase again Sunday night. Rain is likely Monday and Monday night, with a 70% chance, followed by a chance of rain Tuesday morning.
A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for higher elevations from Friday afternoon through early Tuesday. The weather service expects 6 to 12 inches of snow above 6,000 feet. The Kern River Valley forecast calls for rain.
The weather service’s broader outlook indicates another trough could move into the region Wednesday or Thursday, Nov. 18–19. The local forecast does not yet provide specific rain chances or amounts for those dates, and conditions may change.
