BAKERSFIELD, Calif (KERO) — Happy Wednesday Kern County.

A drying and warming trend begins today, although there remains a slight chance for a few afternoon and early evening showers and thunderstorms in the Sierra Nevada.

Expect mainly dry conditions and seasonably warm temperatures by the end of the week.

Before that, some showers along the Sierra Nevada crest are possible on Thursday.

Our forecast high today in Bakersfield is 93 degrees with lows in the mid-seventies.

As always stay safe and stay hydrated.