Frigid Airmass to Bring Significantly Colder Temperatures; Heavy Lake-effect Snow; Fire Concerns Across the Central Gulf Coast

A frigid cold airmass will bring significantly colder weather across the eastern two thirds of the country early this week. Temperatures will tie or break many records across the Southeast through tonight. Moderate to heavy lake effect snow will continue downwind of the Great Lakes. Gusty winds and dry conditions will support an elevated fire weather threat across the Central Gulf Coast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bakersfield, Meadows Field Airport (KBFL)

Lat: 35.43361°NLon: 119.05667°WElev: 509.0ft.

Clear

82°F

28°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed WSW 9 MPH
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.64 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 10 Nov 02:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Shafter CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. North northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Veterans Day

    Veterans Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind.

    High: 79 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 57. Calm wind.

    Low: 57 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 78. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest in the morning.

    High: 78 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain, mainly after 4am.  Low around 53. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  High near 70. South southeast wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then rain likely, mainly between 10pm and 4am.  Low around 46. West northwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 58. North northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind.
Veterans Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 57. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 78. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Rain, mainly after 4am. Low around 53. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 70. South southeast wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then rain likely, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Low around 46. West northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSE Shafter CA
 35.46°N 119.27°W (Elev. 325 ft)
1:56 pm PST Nov 10, 2025
2pm PST Nov 10, 2025-6pm PST Nov 16, 2025
 
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