Lake-Effect Snow through Friday; Strong Winds in the Northern and Central Plains
A clipper-like system will drop down from Canada on Thursday, bringing wintry weather from the Upper Midwest to the Great Lakes through Friday. This system is expected to bring strong northerly winds to much of the northern and central High Plains Thursday afternoon through Friday, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Read More >
Current conditions at
China Lake, Naval Air Facility (KNID)
Lat: 35.68639°NLon: 117.69°WElev: 2283.0ft.
Clear
46°F
8°C
| Humidity | 60% |
| Wind Speed | SSW 6 MPH |
| Barometer | 30.27 in (1025.06 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 33°F (1°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 43°F (6°C) |
| Last update | 14 Jan 10:56 PM PST |
Extended Forecast for
2 Miles SSW Ridgecrest CA
Tonight
Low: 45 °F
Clear
Thursday
High: 71 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 44 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 70 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 41 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 68 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 42 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 68 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 42 °F
Mostly Clear
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 45. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 70. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 41. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 68. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 68. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 67. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Ridgecrest CA
35.59°N 117.68°W (Elev. 2313 ft)
35.59°N 117.68°W (Elev. 2313 ft)
10:56 pm PST Jan 14, 2026
11pm PST Jan 14, 2026-6pm PST Jan 21, 2026
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