Pacific Storm Moves Inland; Clipper System for the Northeast; Strong Storm Impacting Alaska

A Pacific system will bring low elevation rain and isolated thunderstorms to California tonight. Heavy snow is expected for the Sierra Nevada through late tomorrow. In the Northeast, snow may cause hazardous travel this evening into tomorrow. In Alaska, a powerful storm will bring dangerous seas, blizzard conditions, strong winds and bitterly cold across the state through mid-week. Read More >

Current conditions at

China Lake, Naval Air Facility (KNID)

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

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed NA 3 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Feb 11:56 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Ridgecrest CA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 48. South southwest wind around 10 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of rain before 10am.  Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 61. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 67. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 48. South southwest wind around 10 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of rain before 10am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 61. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 67. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Washington's Birthday
Rain. High near 55. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southwest wind around 15 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.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Ridgecrest CA
 35.59°N 117.68°W (Elev. 2313 ft)
11:57 pm PST Feb 10, 2026
12am PST Feb 11, 2026-6pm PST Feb 17, 2026
 
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