BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — An atmospheric river is set to pass through and drench California with rain and cover mountain ranges with snow. In Kern County, residents can expect rain and snow levels to drop as officials issue warnings and watches related to the pending storm.
17 News’ Kevin Charette said Kern County is set to experience back-to-back storms with the first expected to arrive Wednesday evening lasting through Friday, while another storm system is set to arrive late Saturday into Sunday morning.
Kern expected to receive an inch of rain Thursday
The National Weather Service in Hanford issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Sierra Nevada which includes mountain areas of Kernville and northern Kern County mountain areas. Officials said areas between 5,000 and 6,000 feet may see anywhere from a foot to 2 feet of snow. The warning is in effect from 10 p.m. Wednesday through 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2.
Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall is expected during the first wave of storms beginning Wednesday night and into Thursday morning. The National Weather Service in Hanford issued a Flood Watch for foothills of the Sierra Nevada including areas of Kernville and Lake Isabella.