Pacific Storm Moves Inland; Clipper System for the Northeast; Strong Storm Impacting Alaska

A Pacific system will bring low elevation rain and isolated thunderstorms to California tonight. Heavy snow is expected for the Sierra Nevada through late tomorrow. In the Northeast, snow may cause hazardous travel this evening into tomorrow. In Alaska, a powerful storm will bring dangerous seas, blizzard conditions, strong winds and bitterly cold across the state through mid-week. Read More >

Current conditions at

INYOKERN (MKIYK)

Lat: 35.65884°NLon: 117.82951°WElev: 2455.0ft.

NA

50°F

10°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed ESE 6 MPH
Barometer 29.89 in (1012.19 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 10 Feb 11:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles W Ridgecrest CA

Wind Advisory February 11, 01:09am until February 11, 01:00pm
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Wind Advisory
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    Wind Advisory February 11, 01:09am until February 11, 01:00pm

    NOW until 1:00pm Wed

    Wind Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 53. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 59. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 53. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 59. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West northwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Washington's Birthday
Rain and snow. Snow level 4900 feet. High near 46. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles W Ridgecrest CA
 35.65°N 117.91°W (Elev. 4236 ft)
12:57 am PST Feb 11, 2026
1am PST Feb 11, 2026-6pm PST Feb 17, 2026
 
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