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Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

INYOKERN (MKIYK)

Lat: 35.65884°NLon: 117.82951°WElev: 2455.0ft.

NA

57°F

14°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 06:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SSW Ridgecrest CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 99. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 64. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 97. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 92. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 95. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 99. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 64. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 97. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 92. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 95. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 94. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 92. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles SSW Ridgecrest CA
 35.42°N 117.75°W (Elev. 2405 ft)
Last Update:
6:56 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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