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Travel could get treacherous as an approaching storm system brings high winds to the south end of the San Joaquin Valley Monday night and Tuesday.
Rain is expected on Tuesday with a chance of showers continuing into Wednesday, but winds will be the problem.
The National Weather Service issued a high wind warning covering the valley portion of Kern County and the mountains at the South end and west side of the Valley.
Gusts could hit 70 miles per hour in the most wind prone areas at the extreme southern end of the valley near the Grapevine, the NWS said in its warning.
Gusts over 30 miles per hour are possible in the Taft area, and blowing dust could be a problem on area roads.The high wind warning will remain in effect until noon Tuesday.
High clouds will cover the area most of the day on Monday with temperatures warming to the low 70s with the downsloping winds.
There is a 20 percent chance of rain Monday night, increasing to 70 percent chance of rain Tuesday with a 60 percent chance of showers on Wednesday.
Only a tenth to a quarter of an inch is expected, though.
The snow level is expected to remain high and will not impact any mountain passes, the NWS said.
High pressure is expected to rebuild after this system passes and fair weather will follow at least through next weekend.
Travel could get treacherous as an approaching storm system brings high winds to the south end of the San Joaquin Valley Monday night and Tuesday.
Rain is expected on Tuesday with a chance of showers continuing into Wednesday, but winds will be the problem.
The National Weather Service issued a high wind warning covering the valley portion of Kern County and the mountains at the South end and west side of the Valley.
Gusts could hit 70 miles per hour in the most wind prone areas at the extreme southern end of the valley near the Grapevine, the NWS said in its warning.
Gusts over 30 miles per hour are possible in the Taft area, and blowing dust could be a problem on area roads.The high wind warning will remain in effect until noon Tuesday.
High clouds will cover the area most of the day on Monday with temperatures warming to the low 70s with the downsloping winds.
There is a 20 percent chance of rain Monday night, increasing to 70 percent chance of rain Tuesday with a 60 percent chance of showers on Wednesday.
Only a tenth to a quarter of an inch is expected, though.
The snow level is expected to remain high and will not impact any mountain passes, the NWS said.
High pressure is expected to rebuild after this system passes and fair weather will follow at least through next weekend.
