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

41°F

5°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed S 5 MPH
Barometer 30.51 in (1033.19 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 20 Jan 12:23 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles SSW Ridgecrest CA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 45. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 59. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. North wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 45. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 59. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. North wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 55. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 54. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles SSW Ridgecrest CA
 35.48°N 117.71°W (Elev. 4049 ft)
11:56 pm PST Jan 19, 2026
12am PST Jan 20, 2026-6pm PST Jan 26, 2026
 
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