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Storm Systems to Impact the Central and Eastern U.S. Through the Weekend

Two storm systems will track through the central and eastern U.S. today through this weekend with areas of gusty winds, rain and heavy snow. Severe thunderstorms and heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast today from the Lower Mississippi River Valley to the Tennessee Valley. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and areas of flooding are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

China Lake, Naval Air Facility (KNID)

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

Clear

32°F

0°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed SSW 9 MPH
Barometer 30.48 in (1032.17 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 11 Jan 12:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Ridgecrest CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 60. Wind chill values as low as 31 early. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 63. Wind chill values as low as 32 early. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 38. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 43. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 43. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 70. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 60. Wind chill values as low as 31 early. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 63. Wind chill values as low as 32 early. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 38. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 43. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 43. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 70. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 42. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 66. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Ridgecrest CA
 35.62°N 117.63°W (Elev. 2241 ft)
Last Update:
6:56 am PST Jan 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am PST Jan 11, 2026-6pm PST Jan 17, 2026
 
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