A Couple of Fast Moving Storms Affecting Areas Along and East of the Rockies

A couple of storm systems will impact travel conditions through the first half of this weekend. Heavy snow from the mountains of the West will move into the upper Midwest and upper Great Lakes through tonight. Record warmth and Gulf moisture along and east of the Mississippi River will fuel severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, fog for the Tennessee Valley and deep South on Friday into Saturday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Jan 8, 2026 at 5:00:15 am PST

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Strong Winds across Kern County

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Winter Weather Across Kern County

24 Hour Expected Snowfall

A disturbance moving through the region Tonight and Thursday will introduce strong winds over Central California. These breezy to windy conditions will be at there strongest across the Kern County Mountains and Desert. Winds in those areas will reach up to 60 mph and 50 mph, respectively. Use caution when traveling through Kern County.

With High Wind Warning across the Kern County Mountains and Wind Advisory for the Kern Desert, very windy conditions will exist across Kern County from this Evening through Thursday Evening. Max wind gust will reach above 65 mph and peak near 72 mph. With snow falling at around the same time, blow snow will reduce visibilities and make driving hazardous.

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issue for the Kern County Mountains from Lebec to Tehachapi between 4 AM PST to 4 PM PST on Thursday, January 8th. During the storms passage, the Tehachapi Range will see up to 5 inches of snowfall over some of the peaks. Tejon Pass has a chance of receiving a dusting (trace) of snow on Thursday.

With a disturbance moving through Central California tonight and Thursday, rain and snow showers will developing and produce light accumulation. The passing storm will favor the Kern County Mountains where up to 5 inches of snow will fall on Thursday. A trace (dusting) of snow is expected on Interstate 5 around the Tejon Pass (Grapevine) area on Thursday.