MAJOR UPDATE - Colder, Thunderstorms & Significant Snow

DRASTIC CHANGES COMING
Bakersfield had a high of 82° Wednesday. That was the warmest day of 2024, so far! That all changes today, as we drop a good 20-25°; upper 50s. Temperatures fall even further Friday; mid to the mid 50s. A cold low pressure system dives in from the cold waters western Washington and Oregon. This will not be like the recent Winter Storm #7, but this "cold storm" won't be significant in damage, but can carry lower snow levels and potential isolated thunderstorms.

WINTER STORM CONDITIONS
A Winter Weather Advisory has been posted from 5 PM today to 11 PM Friday. 1-2" of snow is forecast above 3,000' (including the major passes) and 2-6" above 5,000'. As is the case with most cold storms, there is no connection to any rich moisture source- so no excessive amounts of rainfall or snow. The cold air, however can create isolated thunderstorms by Friday. A quarter-inch of hail will be possible. Rainfall amounts will likely range from .10-.25" for the South Valley; .25-.50" in our Kern County mountain areas.

WINDY OUTLOOK
A Wind Advisory holds for the Kern County desert from 1 PM today - 5 AM Friday. Southwest gusts near 55 MPH. Blowing dust is likely, but also strong winds will be a part of the whole county. The South Valley could have winds around 25 MPH this afternoon. The Kern County mountains will range from 30-55 MPH. Do not discount them.

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