Summit forecast, next 72 hours
- New snow0 in
- Strongest gusts30 mphTonight
- Coldest39°F
| Forecast | Snow | Gusts | Temp °F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus DaySlight Chance Light Rain | 0 in | 25 mph | High 56° |
| TonightMostly Clear | 0 in | 30 mph | Low 39° |
| TuesdaySunny | 0 in | 25 mph | High 60° |
| Tuesday NightClear | 0 in | 15 mph | Low 41° |
| WednesdaySunny | 0 in | 15 mph | High 68° |
| Wednesday NightClear | 0 in | 20 mph | Low 47° |
Snow is the forecast new accumulation at the summit grid point. Dots use Road Travel’s driving-risk scale.
Typical weather by month
Monthly normals from the long-term stations nearest the summit. None sits exactly on the pass, so each column says how far away and how high it is.
| Month | Tehachapi 4,220 ft · 8 mi west of the summit | Mojave 2,735 ft · 8 mi southeast of the summit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High / low °F | High / low °F | Snow (in) | |
| Jan | 52° / 32° | 58° / 33° | 0.5 |
| Feb | 53° / 31° | 60° / 35° | 0.1 |
| Mar | 57° / 34° | 67° / 40° | 0.2 |
| Apr | 61° / 37° | 72° / 45° | 0 |
| May | 69° / 44° | 81° / 53° | 0 |
| Jun | 79° / 52° | 91° / 64° | 0 |
| Jul | 86° / 58° | 97° / 69° | 0 |
| Aug | 86° / 57° | 97° / 67° | 0 |
| Sep | 81° / 51° | 90° / 61° | 0 |
| Oct | 71° / 43° | 78° / 49° | 0 |
| Nov | 59° / 37° | 66° / 39° | 0 |
| Dec | 51° / 31° | 57° / 32° | 0.4 |
NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020: TEHACHAPI 4 SE (USC00048829, 4,220 ft); MOJAVE (USC00045756, 2,735 ft). Snow days are days with at least 1 inch of new snow. “—” means the station does not publish that normal.
Cameras, road reports and winter rules
Conditions on the pass change by the hour, so these go straight to the official sources.
- For this passCaltrans SR-58 highway conditions
- California · CaltransQuickMap conditions and cameras
- California · winter rulesChain controls
Check the official National Weather Service forecast for the summit and the road report before you leave.
Crossing Tehachapi Pass? See the summit at the hour you’ll be there
Road Travel times the forecast to your drive, so you see conditions at the summit when you will actually reach it, and get alerts about weather ahead on the way.
Questions about Tehachapi Pass
How high is Tehachapi Pass?
The summit is 3,770 ft above sea level, on CA-58.
How far is Tehachapi Pass from Bakersfield and Mojave?
By road, the summit is 50 miles from Bakersfield, CA and 10 miles from Mojave, CA.
What is the snowiest month near Tehachapi Pass?
January. Mojave (2,735 ft, 8 mi southeast of the summit) averages 0.5 inches of snow that month (1991–2020 normals).
How cold does it get near Tehachapi Pass?
The coldest month is December. Tehachapi (4,220 ft, 8 mi west of the summit) averages a low of 31°F then (1991–2020 normals).