Central California will bask in unseasonably warm weather Monday, with afternoon highs soaring 10 degrees above average. Temperatures in the San Joaquin Valley are expected to reach the mid-to-upper 60s, while skies transition from partly cloudy to overcast by evening.
On Tuesday, a powerful storm system arrives, delivering widespread valley rain and significant mountain snow. The Sierra Nevada could see 8 inches or more of snow above 6,000 feet, with a Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Meanwhile, valley rain totals could reach up to half an inch.
Kern County mountain passes face strong winds Tuesday night, with gusts exceeding 45 mph. Cooler temperatures and scattered showers will linger midweek, keeping winter in focus.
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