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
41°F
5°C
| Humidity | 50% |
| Wind Speed | SW 6 MPH |
| Barometer | 30.5 in (1032.85 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 24°F (-4°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 37°F (3°C) |
| Last update | 09 Jan 05:56 PM PST |
Extended Forecast for
Ridgecrest CA
Tonight
Low: 30 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 57 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 31 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 59 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 34 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 63 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 40 °F
Clear
Tuesday
High: 68 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 43 °F
Mostly Clear
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 30. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 57. Wind chill values as low as 26 early. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 59. Wind chill values as low as 27 early. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 63. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 40. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 68. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. North northwest 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 northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 70. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 42. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Ridgecrest CA
35.62°N 117.68°W (Elev. 2293 ft)
35.62°N 117.68°W (Elev. 2293 ft)
5:56 pm PST Jan 9, 2026
6pm PST Jan 9, 2026-6pm PST Jan 16, 2026
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