Author: John Hibler

  April 2, 2018 Summary: Temperatures marginally came down on Easter Sunday afternoon, but nevertheless, were in the lower 80s at  most locations.  A weak area of low pressure is moving through.  It doesn’t have much form, but it will bump temperatures a bit lower again today and Tuesday.  Upper level high pressure will rebound…

Summary: Upper level high pressure is slowly inching eastward, allowing a weak trough of low pressure off shore to begin to approach the coast.  There is no active weather associated with this feature, but from time to time, we will see some  mid and high level clouds through Sunday night.  Once we progress into next…

March 30, 2018 Summary: As of 1:00pm, temperatures had already eclipsed the 80 degree mark at many areas and are headed towards the mid 80s before the sun sets this evening.  Low to mid 80s will also prevail over Easter weekend even though a benign low will be moving through southern California.  High clouds associated…

March 30, 2018 Summary: The upper high which has been located just to our west this week will  move directly overhead today and tonight.  This will drive temperatures into the mid 80s in many locations this afternoon.  The air aloft is also quite warm as the freezing level is now at  nearly 13,000 feet, indicating…

March 29, 2018 Summary: As of 1:00pm, the temperature at Delano was already at 79 with most other locations reporting mid to upper 70s.  by the time the afternoon is over, many locations will end up in the upper 70s to the lower 80s.   Strong high pressure at the upper levels of the atmosphere…

  March 29, 2018 Summary: Temperatures jumped right into the mid to upper 70s yesterday and today, readings will move into the low to possibly mid 80s in many locations.  Low to mid 80s are also likely through Saturday.  Upper level high pressure continues to reside over the eastern Pacific and the western ¼ of…

March 28, 2018 Summary: As of 1:00pm, many locations had topped the 70 degree mark. Delano was the warmest at that time with a temperature of 75 degrees.  A few locations, mainly in Kern County, may hit 80 this afternoon.  Strong upper level high pressure now covers the eastern Pacific and the western one fourth…

March 28, 2018 Summary: Temperatures are running 3 to 5 degrees warmer than 24 hours ago.  Temperatures will take a big jump today as upper level  high pressure continues to build in from the west.  The freezing level continues to rise and as of last night stood at 11,800 feet.  Temperatures tomorrow will reach 80…

March 27, 2018   We will be out of the office today.  Reports will resume Wednesday morning.  Thank you for your patience.   Summary: Clear skies prevail over California this morning.  Temperatures are anywhere from 2 to 4 degrees warmer at most locations than 24 hours ago.  A relatively strong upper level high is slowly…

March 26, 2018 Summary: Skies through out the valley are mostly clear with just some scattered cumulous over the valley.  Temperatures this afternoon are averaging 2 to 3 degrees cooler than yesterday at this time.  The main culprit behind the rather cool conditions is a combination of an upper low over the Desert Southwest and…