Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

CW1020 Tehachapi (C1020)

Lat: 35.14642°NLon: 118.49858°WElev: 3884.0ft.

NA

54°F

12°C

Humidity	47%
Wind Speed	ESE 0 MPH
Barometer	30.1 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint	34°F (1°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	21 Jan 05:25 PM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NW Tehachapi CA

Tonight
Low: 44 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance Rain
Thursday
High: 67 °F
Chance Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 39 °F
Slight Chance
Rain then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 57 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 39 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 57 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 37 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 56 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 37 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 10 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Calm wind.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 57. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the morning.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 37. East wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. East wind around 5 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. East wind around 5 mph.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. East wind around 5 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. East wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. East wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. East wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 61. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

Point Forecast:

7 Miles NW Tehachapi CA
35.2°N 118.54°W (Elev. 3209 ft)

4:56 pm PST Jan 21, 2026

Forecast Valid:

5pm PST Jan 21, 2026-6pm PST Jan 28, 2026

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