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Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

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

Clear

90°F

32°C

Humidity 13%
Wind Speed SSE 9 MPH
Barometer 30.01 in (1016.26 mb)
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 12 Jul 08:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles SE Ridgecrest CA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 93. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 78.

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 78.

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Sunny, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Monday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 93. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 98.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Sunny, with a high near 98.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Breezy.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles SE Ridgecrest CA
 35.4°N 117.44°W (Elev. 4094 ft)
Last Update:
12:41 am PDT Jul 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am PDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm PDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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