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Dangerous Heat in the East; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue today and likely Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and northern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

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

Clear

77°F

25°C

Humidity 13%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.51 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index76°F (24°C)
Last update 29 Jun 08:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

31 Miles SE Ridgecrest CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 81. East northeast wind 7 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 57. Breezy, with a southwest wind 14 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy then
    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 82. West southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 60. South southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 58. Breezy.

    Low: 58 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy then
    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Breezy.

    Low: 60 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 81. East northeast wind 7 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 57. Breezy, with a southwest wind 14 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 82. West southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 60. South southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 58. Breezy.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Breezy.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Breezy.
Independence Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
31 Miles SE Ridgecrest CA
 35.38°N 117.21°W (Elev. 4511 ft)
Last Update:
11:32 pm PDT Jun 28, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am PDT Jun 29, 2026-6pm PDT Jul 5, 2026
 
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