BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A storm off the coast of northern California brought much more rain than any of the forecasts expected in the Kern County area, providing for wet streets across the route for the start of the annual Bakersfield Marathon.
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This storm will bring moisture over the state Sunday and into Monday and is expected to taper off Tuesday. The probability of precipitation drops to 30% through 10 a.m., with only a 2% chance of rain from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today. The area will have great air quality Sunday, which is always a big highlight for runners.
Temperatures are expected to stay cool due to the moisture in the air, with 52° at race start time. Temperatures will climb to 53° at 8 a.m., 54° at 9 a.m., 55° at 10 a.m., 57° at 11 a.m., 60° at noon, 63° at 1 p.m., and 65° at 2 p.m. as the finish line closes. Sunday’s high in Bakersfield will be 69°, just below the seasonal average of 72° for this time of year…