BAKERSFIELD, Calif (KERO) — Happy Tuesday everyone, a downward trend in afternoon highs is expected to begin Tuesday as a shortwave trough of low pressure moves inland.

Some high elevation and desert showers are possible this afternoon and again Wednesday afternoon.

The cooling trend continues into Thursday, with afternoon highs forecast to be several degrees below average.

High pressure aloft looks to restrengthen over the weekend, sending highs well above 100 degrees across the San Joaquin Valley.

Our forecast high today in Bakersfield is 99 degrees with lows in the mid-seventies,

Stay safe and enjoy the weather.