A multi-day storm system is expected to bring periods of rain, rising river flows, and mountain snow to the Kern River Valley through at least Friday, according to weather forecasts issued early this week.
The National Weather Service reports that rain chances increase Tuesday afternoon and remain likely through the end of the workweek. The most consistent rainfall is expected Wednesday through Friday, with valley totals generally ranging from about one-half inch to locally near one inch, based on current projections.
Daytime highs are expected to remain in the low to mid-60s, with overnight lows in the 40s and low 50s. Skies will be mostly cloudy between storm waves. Forecasters say patchy dense fog could develop during the early morning hours, reducing visibility on valley roads…