Bakersfield is starting Friday, October 30, with haze and temperatures in the mid-50s, but one more mild afternoon is on the way before Halloween weekend turns cooler and wetter. The high should reach about 73 degrees Friday under mostly sunny skies. By Saturday evening, rain chances rise sharply, setting up a potentially soggy Halloween night and a wet Sunday.
Friday Offers One More Mild Afternoon
The Bakersfield station was reporting haze and 57 degrees early Friday, with visibility around four miles. The earlier Hoodline forecast had already flagged the weekend shift, but the latest outlook gives the rain timing a clearer edge.
Friday should remain mostly sunny through the afternoon, with light northwest winds and a 30% chance of rain. Friday night will be mostly clear, with temperatures settling near 55 degrees.
Halloween Rain Threat Builds Saturday Evening
Saturday will be noticeably cooler, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 67 degrees. Rain is expected to arrive Saturday evening, so outdoor Halloween plans may get a brief dry window before the weather turns unsettled.
Rain is expected to continue Saturday night, when the chance rises to 80% and temperatures dip only to around 57 degrees. The National Weather Service Hanford office expects the San Joaquin Valley to see its most substantial precipitation from Saturday evening through Sunday, according to its latest forecast discussion.
Sunday Stays Wet Before Skies Clear
Rain is expected Saturday night, and the San Joaquin Valley is expected to receive the majority of its rainfall Sunday.
A Winter Weather Advisory is also in effect for higher Sierra Nevada elevations from 8 a.m. Saturday, October 31, through 7 a.m. Sunday, November 1. The advisory does not cover Bakersfield, but mountain travelers should expect more difficult conditions, including snow at the highest elevations.
Sunny Weather Returns Monday
The wet spell should be short-lived, with partly cloudy skies Sunday night followed by a sunny Monday and a high near 70 degrees. Mostly sunny conditions continue Tuesday through Thursday, with highs near 72 degrees Tuesday and 71 Wednesday.
