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 SW 3 MPH
Barometer 30.23 in (1023.71 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Jan 11:56 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Ridgecrest CA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly 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 43. Calm wind.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Calm wind.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Calm wind.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly 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 43. Calm wind.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. West wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 64. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Calm wind.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ridgecrest CA
 35.62°N 117.65°W (Elev. 2238 ft)
11:56 pm PST Jan 19, 2026
12am PST Jan 20, 2026-6pm PST Jan 26, 2026
 
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