Bakersfield is starting Thursday, October 29, with hazy skies and temperatures in the mid-50s, but the afternoon should turn partly sunny and reach about 72 degrees. The calm, comfortable stretch continues Friday before a noticeably cooler and wetter Halloween weekend arrives.
Warm Friday Gives Way To A Cooler Halloween
Friday will be partly sunny with a high near 73 and light northwest winds, making it the better bet for outdoor plans. Friday night should remain mostly clear, with temperatures falling to around 55.
Saturday, October 31, will be mostly cloudy and cooler, with a high near 67. The National Weather Service outlook includes a possibility of precipitation over the weekend.
Precipitation May Continue Into Sunday
Rain is expected Saturday night, with precipitation beginning late Saturday into early Sunday and the heaviest precipitation expected later Sunday.
The earlier Hoodline forecast said precipitation could begin late Saturday. The October 27 forecast discussion said no watches, warnings or advisories were in effect for the Bakersfield area.
Sunny Skies Return Monday
Conditions should improve quickly after the weekend system, with a sunny high near 70 on Monday. Mostly sunny skies and highs around 72 are expected Tuesday, followed by another sunny day near 71 on Wednesday.
