That's Why It's Called "Bako"!

We arrived in Bakersfield in September. It was quite warm but on the cooling trend. There were days in the mid 70's and ones around 100 to 105 degrees.
Even though Lindsey's friends parents and neighbors told me "be prepared for weeks of triple digit heat" I believe now that I was not ready.
First we got the blast of a week straight of 105 to 107 degree days with bright sunshine. Then the same temps but overcast and muggy.
Where we are located at the south most end of the San Juaquin Valley surrounded by mountains on 3 sides it seems logical for the cloud cover to delay here temporarily. But talk about a sauna! Wow! I have been in Tuscan AZ, Spain, Hawaii and Puerto Rico but for some reason I felt more in a sauna here during those few days than any other time.
So...now we know why it's called BAKO. For me a NorthWest native of Seattle Washington anything but rain and drizzle is acceptable. I used to say "the warmer the better" and I still do...unless I have to work in it.
By the way, got the lawn mowed this AM before doing anything else. Someone else can clean the pool and maybe work on her Italian tan because you won't catch me out in it. A good afternoon to find a river and some shade or stay indoors and enjoy the newly refreshed AC.
My niece from Mill Creek Washington who is 18 is coming for a visit in 6 days. We are excited about this and plan a trip to Universal Studios in none other than Universal City CA...about 90 miles from here. She will love the pool my sister says because she either goes to the country club pool in their community or the lake nearby every day in the summer. I sure hope we can keep her cool though! Check out the comparison between Bako and Mill Creek~

Detailed Local Forecast for Bakersfield CA

* Today: Mainly sunny to start, then a few afternoon clouds. A stray thunderstorm is possible. High 103F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph.
* Tonight: Mostly clear. A stray thunderstorm is possible through the evening. Low 81F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
* Tomorrow: A few clouds from time to time. Hot. High 104F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph.
* Tomorrow night: Clear skies. Warm. Low 83F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph.
* Saturday: Sunshine. Highs 106 to 110F and lows in the upper 80s.
* Sunday: Mostly sunny. Highs 103 to 107F and lows in the low 80s.
* Monday: More sun than clouds. Highs 100 to 104F and lows in the low 80s.

Detailed Local Forecast for Mill Creek WA

* Today: Sunny. Warm. High 84F. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph.
* Tonight: Generally clear. Low 61F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph.
* Tomorrow: Sunny skies. Near record high temperatures. High around 90F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph.
* Tomorrow night: A mostly clear sky. Low 64F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph.
* Saturday: A few clouds. Highs in the low 90s and lows in the mid 60s.
* Sunday: A few clouds. Highs in the upper 80s and lows in the mid 60s.
* Monday: Abundant sunshine. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the low 60s.

OK Maybe she will do OK. Luckily the temps in Mill Creek are going to be all time highs for this time of the year. Low 90's and Wet Western Washington becomes quite muggy! The higher temperatures will help to condition her and prepare her for for the 10 to 20 degree difference.
Guess just a little worried that she might be too hot and not enjoy her visit.