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

China Lake, Naval Air Facility (KNID)

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

Clear

39°F

4°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed SSW 8 MPH
Barometer 30.15 in (1021.0 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 19 Jan 12:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Ridgecrest CA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 69. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 66. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind.

    High: 65 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind.

    High: 63 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 69. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 66. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 64. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 64. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Ridgecrest CA
 35.59°N 117.68°W (Elev. 2313 ft)
12:57 am PST Jan 19, 2026
1am PST Jan 19, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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