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Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

INYOKERN (MKIYK)

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

Mist

52°F

11°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.51 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 1.75 mi
Last update 24 Dec 05:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles W Ridgecrest CA

Flood Watch December 24, 06:56am until December 26, 04:00pm
High Wind Warning December 24, 06:56am until December 25, 04:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch December 24, 06:56am until December 26, 04:00pm
    High Wind Warning December 24, 06:56am until December 25, 04:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 53 °F⇓

    Heavy Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly before 4am. Steady temperature around 49. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain, mainly after 10am. Steady temperature around 48. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain. Low around 48. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. High near 52. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 5200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 4900 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain before 1am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4900 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 44 by 4pm. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Rain, mainly before 4am. Steady temperature around 49. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Christmas Day
Rain, mainly after 10am. Steady temperature around 48. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 48. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 52. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 5200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 4900 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain before 1am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4900 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 50. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles W Ridgecrest CA
 35.67°N 117.92°W (Elev. 4019 ft)
Last Update:
5:57 am PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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