Pacific Storm Moves Inland; Clipper System for the Northeast; Strong Storm Impacting Alaska

A Pacific system will bring low elevation rain and isolated thunderstorms to California tonight. Heavy snow is expected for the Sierra Nevada through late tomorrow. In the Northeast, snow may cause hazardous travel this evening into tomorrow. In Alaska, a powerful storm will bring dangerous seas, blizzard conditions, strong winds and bitterly cold across the state through mid-week. Read More >

Current conditions at

CW9763 Inyokern (C9763)

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

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed SSW 5 MPH
Barometer 30.64 in (1037.59 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 08 Feb 07:03 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SW Ridgecrest CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 50. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Wind chill values as low as 29 early. North northwest wind around 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. West wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 56. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain likely after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 50. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Wind chill values as low as 29 early. North northwest wind around 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. West wind around 15 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 56. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Snow level 5500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5700 feet lowering to 5200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Washington's Birthday
Rain and snow. High near 42. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles SW Ridgecrest CA
 35.48°N 117.85°W (Elev. 4846 ft)
7:57 pm PST Feb 10, 2026
8pm PST Feb 10, 2026-6pm PST Feb 17, 2026
 
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