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Valley warmup: 90s this weekend, even warmer temperatures expected next week

Triple digits possible midweek in the Valley
23ABC Evening Weather Update September 12, 2025
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In Bakersfield, Friday brought a high of 85°, still below the seasonal average.

This weekend, expect temperatures to rise, with a high of 90° on both Saturday and Sunday in the Valley. That number is expected to increase early next week, with a 65% to 90% chance of temperatures reaching 95° or higher on Tuesday and Wednesday in the San Joaquin Valley.

Friday’s lows mostly stay within the 50s-60s throughout the county. Gusty winds are expected in the desert communities overnight, peaking around 38 mph in Mojave.

There is a 10% to 30% chance of thunderstorms in the Sierra Nevada on Friday.

On Saturday, the high will range between the upper 80s to mid-90s throughout the Desert. The Frazier Park area will be within the 70s, while towards Lake Isabella, it's in the upper-80s.

Have a wonderful, warm weekend! ☀️

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TuesdayTue

08/25/2026

Sunny

103° / 75°

0%

WednesdayWed

08/26/2026

Sunny

104° / 77°

0%

ThursdayThu

08/27/2026

Mostly Cloudy

97° / 77°

0%

FridayFri

08/28/2026

Mostly Cloudy

97° / 75°

0%

SaturdaySat

08/29/2026

Partly Cloudy

98° / 72°

0%

SundaySun

08/30/2026

Sunny

98° / 68°

0%

MondayMon

08/31/2026

Sunny

95° / 65°

0%

TuesdayTue

09/01/2026

Mostly Sunny

84° / 65°

9%