The weather in Kern County is expected to remain calm throughout the upcoming week.
As we welcome December, be prepared for daily fog rolling in. Looking back at November, we were fortunate to receive a significant amount of rain — 1.18 inches for the month, surpassing the average of .51 inches. That’s a notable difference of .67 inches.
What causes the thick tule fog in California’s Central Valley?
By comparison, November 2023 only saw .02 inches of rain for the entire month. This week, fog will be making a return.
For the Bakersfield Christmas Parade on Thursday, anticipate daytime temperatures in the upper 60s, dropping to the low 50s by parade time. Unfortunately, the air quality remains poor due to a Rex Block pattern limiting air circulation trapping pollution in the valley. Remember, burning is strictly prohibited.