... Storm to reach the central California interior Monday...
A Pacific storm will spread rain and mountain snow across the
central California interior Monday... with gusty winds over the Kern
County mountains and deserts Monday afternoon and evening.
A very cold airmass is associated with this storm... and snow levels
will drop rapidly Monday. The snow level at Yosemite will be around
4000 feet Monday... dropping to 3500 feet by Tuesday morning. Snow
levels will be higher to the south... but are expected to lower to
around 4000 feet in the Tehachapi Mountains by late Monday.
Although there is some uncertainty as to expected rainfall and
snowfall amounts... computer models forecast up to a half inch of
rain on the San Joaquin Valley floor for Monday and Monday night. In
the southern Sierra Nevada... snowfall accumulations of 5 to 8 inches
will be possible over the high country. Light accumulations could
fall on the Grapevine and Tehachapi Pass.
The storm also will bring gusty winds to the Kern County mountains
and deserts. Gusts up to 45 mph will be possible over the ridges and
through and below favored passes and canyons... especially Monday
afternoon and evening.
People planning travel into the southern Sierra Nevada and Tehachapi
Mountains Monday and Monday night should be prepared for winter
driving conditions. Carry chains... warm clothing... water and non
perishable food. Allow extra travel time and be prepared for delays
or Road closures. The gusty winds may make travel in the Kern County
mountains and deserts difficult at times for high profile vehicles
such as campers and trailers.
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio... or your favorite news
source... for updates on this storm. Or visit our web site at
www.Weather.Gov/Hanford.
Sanger
National Weather Service:
Special Statement
Inyokern, CA
Current Conditions
44 °F
Clear
5 mph
from the NNW
28 °F
29.86 in
42 °F
53%
10.0 miles
China Lake, CA
Updated — 6:56 AM PST on February 11, 2012
Local Radar
Locations Nearby:
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Inyokern
66 °F - Partly Cloudy -
China Lake
44 °F - Clear
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Mojave
50 °F - Clear
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Edwards AFB North Base
- - N/A
Forecast for Indian Wells Valley (93527)
Saturday
 Chance of Rain
H 63° / L 34°
|
Sunday
Partly Cloudy
H 59° / L 34°
|
Monday
Chance of Rain
H 58° / L 29°
|
Tuesday
Chance of Rain
H 54° / L 31°
|
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy
H 58° / L 31°
|
Rest of Today
Mostly cloudy with isolated showers. Chance of showers 20 percent. Breezy. Highs 59 to 67. West winds 15 to 25 mph.
TonightPartly cloudy. Colder. Lows 30 to 40. West winds 10 to 20 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs 56 to 63. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday NightPartly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows 33 to 41. West winds 10 to 20 mph.
Monday
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Windy. Highs 53 to 61. West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 45 mph.
Monday NightMostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Windy. Lows 29 to 37.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs 49 to 57.
Tuesday Night through FridayPartly cloudy. Lows 29 to 39. Highs 55 to 65.
Tuesday Night through Friday
Partly cloudy. Lows 29 to 39. Highs 55 to 65.
Statement as of 3:00 am PST on February 11, 2012
Special Statement
