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

INYOKERN (MKIYK)

Lat: 35.65884°NLon: 117.82951°WElev: 2455.0ft.

NA

37°F

3°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 05:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles W Ridgecrest CA

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am.  Cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly after 10am.  High near 48. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West 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: 41 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 5300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
Rain, mainly after 10am. High near 48. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West 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. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Snow level 5300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5700 feet lowering to 5000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4500 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Point Forecast:
16 Miles W Ridgecrest CA
 35.6°N 117.96°W (Elev. 4245 ft)
5:57 am PST Jan 2, 2026
6am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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