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Is Highway 58 through Tehachapi open?
(KBAK/KBFX) — State Route 58 over Tehachapi Pass is now open in both directions.
How many inches of snow did Tehachapi get?
Climate Averages
| Tehachapi, California | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Rainfall | 12.4 in. | 38.1 in. |
| Snowfall | 14.3 in. | 27.8 in. |
| Precipitation | 42.2 days | 106.2 days |
| Sunny | 278 days | 205 days |
Are chains required on Tehachapi Pass?
Access to the pass is typically open all year round, with the occasional closure in winters due to dangerous weather conditions. Chains are sometimes required near Tehachapi between Bakersfield and Mojave.
How strong is the wind in Tehachapi?
Tehachapi Municipal Airport (KTSP)
| Humidity | 80% |
|---|---|
| Wind Speed | NW 18 MPH |
| Barometer | 30.13 in (1020.32 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 32°F (0°C) |
| Visibility | 8.00 mi |
Is Tehachapi a good place to live?
Tehachapi gets a 2/5 star rating only because you can find affordable housing, and it’s a decent place to live especially if you are elderly or a family with young children.
Where did the word Tehachapi come from?
Tehachapi, CA (93561) The most common belief today is that the word Tehachapi derives from the Kawaiisu word “Tihachipia,” meaning a hard climb. Nüwa elder Luther Girado gave a prayer both in his native language and in English at the dedication of the Historical Kawaiisu Preserve.
Is Highway 50 Tahoe Open today?
Highway 50 over Echo Summit is open year-round except when particularly severe weather or unusual road work closes the road temporarily. In years past landslides have cut off the highway along the American River canyon or avalanches have closed the road on the steep eastern slope, but those are rare occurences.