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This snapshot caught by Bakersfield resident Mardi Sharples shows snowfall during an early family Christmas celebration in Tehachapi this weekend.

 Courtesy of Mardi Sharples

Drought watchers were happy to see a healthy snowfall in the Kern County mountains over the weekend — and more importantly, deeper snowfalls in the higher elevations of the Kern River watershed.

Is it reason to hope, or even rejoice? Sure it is.

Steven Mayer can be reached at 661-395-7353. Follow him on Facebook and on Twitter: @semayerTBC.