Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tehachapi Municipal Airport (KTSP)

Lat: 35.135°NLon: 118.4392°WElev: 4001.0ft.

unknown precip,mist

45°F

7°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 11 MPH
Barometer 30.1 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 02 Jan 06:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Tehachapi CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly between 10am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  High near 51. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 51 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of rain after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 39 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain, mainly after 10am.  High near 49. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 35 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 50. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 48. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Saturday
Rain, mainly between 10am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 51. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Rain, mainly after 10am. High near 49. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5400 feet lowering to 4900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4400 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4100 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 45. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Tehachapi CA
 35.13°N 118.42°W (Elev. 4045 ft)
6:57 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
7pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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