Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

CW9763 Inyokern (C9763)

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

NA

37°F

3°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed SSE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.45 in (1031.16 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 06:23 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SW Ridgecrest CA

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 45. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the morning.

    High: 45 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of rain after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 47. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 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.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. 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: 40 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 5700 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of rain before 4am, then a slight chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 5600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain.  Snow level 5300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 45. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the morning.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 47. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 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.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. 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.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Snow level 5700 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain before 4am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain. Snow level 5300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5600 feet lowering to 5000 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph.
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Point Forecast:
15 Miles SW Ridgecrest CA
 35.48°N 117.85°W (Elev. 4846 ft)
5:57 am PST Jan 2, 2026
6am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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