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Heavy Snow in the Central/Southern Rockies; Below Average Temperatures in the Central and Eastern US

Moderate to heavy snowfall is expected in the central/southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains today. Lake-enhanced snowfall is expected downwind of the Great Lakes today. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible this evening into tonight across the western Gulf Coast states. Temperatures across much of the central and eastern CONUS will remain below average and chilly to end the week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Irwin/Barstow, Bicycle Lake Army Airfield (KBYS)

Lat: 35.28333°NLon: 116.61667°WElev: 2349.0ft.

Clear

55°F

13°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed NW 17 MPH
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.63 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 03 Dec 10:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles SSE Ridgecrest CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 54. North northeast wind 10 to 14 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. North northeast wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 53. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Light north northwest wind.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 58. Light and variable wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 54. North northeast wind 10 to 14 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. North northeast wind 7 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 53. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Light north northwest wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 58. Light and variable wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles SSE Ridgecrest CA
 35.36°N 117.57°W (Elev. 3927 ft)
Last Update:
11:11 am PST Dec 3, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm PST Dec 3, 2025-6pm PST Dec 9, 2025
 
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