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Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in South Central Texas

Widespread rain may produce flash flooding across the Southern Plains into the Ozarks today. Numerous instances of flash flooding are expected in south-central Texas, including the Hill Country. There will also be a risk of isolated severe thunderstorms across the southern Plains today, where an instance or two of severe wind, hail, or a brief tornado may occur. Read More >

Current conditions at

WALKER PASS (ONYC1)

Lat: 35.66583°NLon: 118.05694°WElev: 5572.0ft.

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed NNE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 20 Nov 10:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles W Ridgecrest CA

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of rain. Snow level 6000 feet rising to 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 38 by 4pm. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 44 °F⇓

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly before 4am. Snow level 5900 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 38. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 40. Wind chill values as low as 28. Breezy, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy then
    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy, with a north northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy
    then Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 53. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 54. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the morning.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of rain. Snow level 6000 feet rising to 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 38 by 4pm. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly before 4am. Snow level 5900 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 38. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 40. Wind chill values as low as 28. Breezy, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy, with a north northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 53. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 54. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the morning.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles W Ridgecrest CA
 35.67°N 117.95°W (Elev. 5322 ft)
Last Update:
9:56 am PST Nov 20, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10am PST Nov 20, 2025-6pm PST Nov 26, 2025
 
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