High pressure ridge set to bring warm weekend weather to Kern County
Published on April 18, 2026.
A high-profile weather forecast for the weekend is expected to be particularly warm, with temperatures reaching the mid-80s across parts of the country. The weather could increase further, potentially making it the warmest day of the warm period. The winner of the Hot Times Contest will know when Bakersfield will reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
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