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Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

CW9763 Inyokern (C9763)

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

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed SSE 7 MPH
Barometer 30.44 in (1030.82 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 16 Jan 02:33 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles WSW Ridgecrest CA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 44. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 42. North northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 65. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. North northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. North northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 66. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 44. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 42. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 65. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 66. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 65. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 62. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles WSW Ridgecrest CA
 35.54°N 117.92°W (Elev. 2986 ft)
Last Update:
1:57 am PST Jan 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am PST Jan 16, 2026-6pm PST Jan 22, 2026
 
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