Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

China Lake, Naval Air Facility (KNID)

Lat: 35.68639°NLon: 117.69°WElev: 2283.0ft.

Clear

28°F

-2°C

Humidity	62%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	30.37 in (1028.45 mb)
Dewpoint	17°F (-8°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	27 Jan 02:56 AM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Ridgecrest CA

Overnight
Low: 36 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 61 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 37 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 64 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 37 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 68 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 41 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 69 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 43 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 36. South wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 61. Wind chill values as low as 32 early. Calm wind.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 68. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 41. North northwest wind around 5 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

Point Forecast:

2 Miles SSW Ridgecrest CA
35.59°N 117.68°W (Elev. 2313 ft)

2:57 am PST Jan 27, 2026

Forecast Valid:

3am PST Jan 27, 2026-6pm PST Feb 2, 2026

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