Heavy Snow in the Cascades and Northern Rockies; Wintry Mix in the Northeast; High Winds in Southern California

Two more cold fronts will pass through the Northwest U.S. this week with heavy mountain snow continuing across the Cascades, and northern Rockies. A quick moving storm system will bring mixed precipitation including some freezing rain across the Northeast U.S. today. High winds could blow down trees and power lines in the mountains of southern California this evening through Thursday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Jan 7, 2026 at 11:34:10 am PST

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Strong Winds across Kern County

A disturbance moving through the region on Thursday will introduce strong winds over Central California. These breezy to windy conditions will be at there strongest across the Kern County Mountains and Desert. Winds in those areas will reach up to 60 mph and 50 mph, respectively. Use caution when traveling through Kern County.

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Heavy Snow in the Cascades and Northern Rockies; Wintry Mix in the Northeast; High Winds in Southern California

NWS Forecast Office Hanford, CA