BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Thursday brought great weather conditions to the valley.

Bakersfield reached a high of 64° with breezy winds and dry conditions.

A ridge of high pressure has been pushing out our cooler air, creating very nice weather throughout the state.

Northern California stayed on the cooler side in the 50s today, but Southern California enjoyed a comfortable day in the mid to upper 60s.

Through the rest of the week in Kern, our mountains can expect highs in the 50s and 60s.

Here in Bakersfield, we can plan to end the week in the 60s.

We're expecting a stronger system to arrive in the valley that will bring rain chances to our area on Sunday and snow to the high Sierra Mountains.

In the meantime, enjoy the nice weather as we brace for more rainfall on Sunday.