Lake-Effect Snow through Friday; Strong Winds in the Northern and Central Plains
A clipper-like system will drop down from Canada on Thursday, bringing wintry weather from the Upper Midwest to the Great Lakes through Friday. This system is expected to bring strong northerly winds to much of the northern and central High Plains Thursday afternoon through Friday, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Read More >
Current conditions at
CW9763 Inyokern (C9763)
Lat: 35.627°NLon: 117.8005°WElev: 2480.0ft.NA
42°F
6°C
| Humidity | 61% |
| Wind Speed | N 5 MPH |
| Barometer | 30.55 in (1034.54 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 29°F (-2°C) |
| Visibility | NA |
| Wind Chill | 39°F (4°C) |
| Last update | 14 Jan 11:03 PM PST |
Extended Forecast for
15 Miles SW Ridgecrest CA
Tonight
Low: 45 °F
Clear
Thursday
High: 61 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 44 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 59 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 42 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 57 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 43 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 58 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 43 °F
Mostly Clear
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 45. North northeast wind around 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 61. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 44. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 59. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 42. North wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 57. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 57. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 55. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning.
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Point Forecast:
15 Miles SW Ridgecrest CA
35.48°N 117.85°W (Elev. 4846 ft)
35.48°N 117.85°W (Elev. 4846 ft)
10:56 pm PST Jan 14, 2026
11pm PST Jan 14, 2026-6pm PST Jan 21, 2026
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