Lingering Winter Weather in Interior New England; Snow Squalls Developing Downwind of the Lower Great Lakes

A wintry mix will continue in interior New England through tonight as a coastal storm quickly passes to the east. Heavy snow is expected in northern Maine, with a coating of ice expected for much of interior New England. Behind this storm system, lake effect snow and snow squalls will develop from the Ohio Valley to interior New England through Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

China Lake, Naval Air Facility (KNID)

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

Clear

34°F

1°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SW 5 MPH
Barometer 30.39 in (1029.12 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 12 Jan 12:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Ridgecrest CA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 36. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Wind chill values as low as 31 early. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 38 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 68. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 40. North northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 72. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 41. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

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

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 41. North northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 36. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 64. Wind chill values as low as 31 early. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 38. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 68. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 40. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 72. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 41. 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 41. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 38. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Calm wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ridgecrest CA
 35.64°N 117.66°W (Elev. 2247 ft)
12:57 am PST Jan 12, 2026
1am PST Jan 12, 2026-6pm PST Jan 18, 2026
 
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