BAKERSFIELD, Calif (KERO) — Higher than normal temperatures are expected to impact the San Joaquin Valley over the weekend, with the hottest days being Friday and Saturday.

Many areas in the valley could see high temperatures in the mid to high 90s on the hottest days.

Temperatures in mountain elevations will be higher than normal as well, leading to snowmelt over the weekend that will cause rivers and streams to see high flows.

A significant cooldown will begin Monday, with high temperatures dropping almost 20 degrees by the middle of next week.

Our forecast high here in Bakersfield is 93 degrees with lows in the high sixties.

Stay safe and stay hydrated.