Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

CW9763 Inyokern (C9763)

Lat: 35.627°NLon: 117.8005°WElev: 2480.0ft.

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed S 7 MPH
Barometer 30.51 in (1033.19 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 20 Jan 04:33 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SW Ridgecrest CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 56. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. West northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 52. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 56. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. West northwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 52. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. North northwest wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 52. North wind around 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. North northwest wind around 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. North wind around 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles SW Ridgecrest CA
 35.48°N 117.85°W (Elev. 4846 ft)
3:56 am PST Jan 20, 2026
4am PST Jan 20, 2026-6pm PST Jan 26, 2026
 
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