Outdoor conditions in

Alta Sierra census-designated place, Kern County

California
Red Flag WarningRed Flag Warning issued October 15 at 2:32AM PDT until October 16 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CAOfficial NWS alertAir qualityAir quality is moderate at the official reporting area.Air near ground level
Now
  1. 53°Sunny0% rain32% humidityGusts 17 mph
  2. 59°Sunny0% rain26% humidityGusts 13 mph
  3. 62°Sunny0% rain24% humidityGusts 14 mph
  4. 65°Sunny0% rain22% humidityGusts 15 mph
  5. 66°Sunny0% rain21% humidityGusts 16 mph
  6. 67°Sunny0% rain20% humidityGusts 16 mph
  7. 69°Sunny0% rain20% humidityGusts 16 mph
  8. 67°Sunny0% rain22% humidityGusts 17 mph
  9. 67°Sunny0% rain22% humidityGusts 16 mph
  10. 64°Clear0% rain23% humidityGusts 14 mph
  11. 59°Clear0% rain27% humidityGusts 16 mph
  12. 57°Clear0% rain29% humidityGusts 21 mph
  13. 57°Clear0% rain27% humidityGusts 28 mph
  14. 57°Clear0% rain27% humidityGusts 36 mph
  15. 56°Clear0% rain29% humidityGusts 40 mph
  16. 56°Clear0% rain29% humidityGusts 39 mph
  17. 56°Clear0% rain29% humidityGusts 39 mph
  18. 56°Clear0% rain29% humidityGusts 38 mph
  19. 55°Clear0% rain31% humidityGusts 36 mph
  20. 55°Clear0% rain31% humidityGusts 35 mph
  21. 55°Mostly Clear0% rain31% humidityGusts 35 mph
  22. 53°Sunny0% rain32% humidityGusts 35 mph
  23. 53°Sunny0% rain32% humidityGusts 35 mph
  24. 55°Sunny0% rain31% humidityGusts 33 mph

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A little farther out

The next five days

Today

Today looks breezy.

Rain
0%
Humidity
20–38%
Wind
40 mph
Fri

Friday looks breezy.

Rain
0%
Humidity
22–42%
Wind
41 mph
Sat

Saturday looks breezy.

Rain
0%
Humidity
25–49%
Wind
40 mph
Sun

Sunday looks fairly quiet.

Rain
0%
Humidity
26–48%
Wind
20 mph
Mon

Monday looks fairly quiet.

Rain
2%
Humidity
33–54%
Wind
21 mph
  1. 69° / 46°Today looks breezy.0% rain · Humidity 20–38% · Wind 40 mph
  2. 69° / 53°Friday looks breezy.0% rain · Humidity 22–42% · Wind 41 mph
  3. 68° / 55°Saturday looks breezy.0% rain · Humidity 25–49% · Wind 40 mph
  4. 66° / 50°Sunday looks fairly quiet.0% rain · Humidity 26–48% · Wind 20 mph
  5. 61° / 48°Monday looks fairly quiet.2% rain · Humidity 33–54% · Wind 21 mph

Environmental watch

Air quality + smoke

Air quality

Bakersfield area · Updated Thu 9:26 AM
69ModerateUS AQI

Moderate through 12 PM.

69 is in the Moderate range (51–100). Most people can be active outside; if you’re unusually sensitive to coarse particles, consider a shorter or easier outing.

Sky check

No plume detected overhead

Satellite view · Updated Thu 5:45 AM

Air near ground69 · Moderate US AQI

Rain, in motion · Past four hours

Alta Sierra radar

An active official alert is in effect. Its affected area is described above the briefing.

Ready when you areSee what is moving toward Alta Sierra.

Watch the last four hours of rain, then search any nearby trail, lake, or address.

View the official forecast ↗

Outdoor fire check

Thinking about a backyard fire?

Skip the outdoor fire.

Red Flag Warning is in effect. Follow the official instructions.

Next 12 hoursChoose a time to see what is driving the concern.
Selected timeNowOfficial warning

An official fire warning applies.

Humidity
32%
Wind
15 mph
Gusts
17 mph

Check local rules. Weather is only part of the decision. Check city, county, and land-manager fire restrictions before lighting any outdoor fire.

About these readingsSources and local limits

Weather

Forecasts, alerts, and radar come from NOAA and the National Weather Service.

Air quality

This reading describes Bakersfield area, about 36 miles away. Conditions can differ at this exact spot.

Smoke

Satellite imagery shows smoke overhead. It cannot tell us how much smoke has reached breathing level.

This page represents Alta Sierra, CA, so conditions can vary from street to street. Environmental data: AirNow · participating air agencies · preliminary real-time US AQI · NOAA Hazard Mapping System · satellite-observed smoke.