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October 28, 2026 - BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Wildland Fire Service will begin prescribed fire operations throughout eastern Fresno, western Kern, Kings, Madera, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare and Ventura counties as weather, fuel, and air quality become favorable. Operations will start as early as Oct. 28 and will continue throughout the fall and winter. These treatments are carefully planned to reduce hazardous fuels, protect nearby communities, and restore native ecosystems. Information about specific upcoming and active burns is available online.
Kern County could see a more active weather pattern this winter as El Niño continues to develop, though forecasters caution that the pattern does not guarantee a wet season. Chief Meteorologist Ilya Neyman said El Niño begins with warmer-than-normal water in the equatorial Pacific Ocean. While that warming takes place thousands of miles away, it can still influence the position of storm tracks and the kind of weather California sees during the winter.
Two low-pressure systems bring a steady cooling trend to the San Joaquin Valley through Halloween.
Cool, comfortable fall weather is expected for most of this week!. Bakersfield will be near 70° on Tuesday, with highs in the 60s for most surrounding areas. Skies will be clear, and most spots will be calm, but there may be some breezy areas in the desert. The rest...
Bakersfield gets one more warm, sunny afternoon Monday before temperatures settle into a cooler pattern and rain chances finally return for Halloween weekend. The city will see increased cloud cover Monday morning, with a high near 75 and light northwest winds. Sunny Monday Gives Way To Cooler Days. Monday night...
Three years after floodwaters devastated the small Kern County community, neighbors say local, county and state officials still haven't answered their calls for help.
With memories of the devastating 2023 floods still fresh, the city of Porterville is clearing waterways, inspecting storm drains and preparing emergency response resources ahead of the coming winter storm season. Outgoing Public Works Director Robert Alvarez outlined the city's preparations during Tuesday’s City Council meeting, describing efforts to remove...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — County departments are planning ahead of possible weather events associated with El Niño that could impact areas across Kern County, according to the Board of Supervisors meeting agenda for Tuesday. El Niño could result in heavy rainfall, flooding and debris flows in Kern, the Kern County Fire Department said in the […]
An El Niño storm broke significant rainfall records in Merced and Bakersfield and caused thousands of power outages across California.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — From record-setting Bakersfield rains to a tornado in the high desert the weather this week was anything but typical for October across southcentral California. A storm system, propelled by a powerful North Pacific jet stream with high altitude winds nearing 200 mph, was blown into...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — As rain is moving into the Bakersfield area, California Highway Patrol is urging drivers to travel with caution. CHP said even with just a few inches of rain can be “extremely dangerous” for risks of flooding which can sweep a vehicle away. As a result, the agency is urging drivers to […]
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Rain fell in Kern County between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m. That two-hour period brought 0.43" of rainfall. That was a record amount for October 22nd; the old record was 0.05" set in 1899. Eyewitness News Weather Authority says there still is more to go!
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Some Kern County residents welcomed this week’s rain, which brought a change in temperatures and about half an inch of precipitation to Bakersfield. “The rain is good. It’s good for everything,” said Jason Gutierrez. “I love how it smells and we do...
Bakersfield, Tehachapi and Grapevine face flash flood risks as heavy rainfall approaches.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A weather system is expected to bring rain to Kern County Wednesday and Thursday, possibly lasting into Friday. The National Weather Service says it could be the area’s first significant precipitation since April. Eyewitness News Chief Meteorologist Ilya Neyman said a storm system bringing...
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> An early season winter storm is moving toward Southern California on Wednesday morning and last until Thursday. This storm could bring heavy rain showers and thunderstorms at times. The weather system will slow offshore before turning inland. This will allow several rounds...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A potentially historic El Niño could bring above-average rainfall to Kern County this winter, adding another layer of uncertainty for local farmers already dealing with extreme weather. Unpredictable conditions have made this year’s pumpkin patch season a rocky start at Murray Family Farms, a...
Los Angeles faces a 90% rain chance Wednesday night after Monday's 83-degree warmth.
