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

WALKER PASS (ONYC1)

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

NA

51°F

11°C

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed N 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Jan 09:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles W Ridgecrest CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. North northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 60. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. North northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 57. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the morning.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. West northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. North northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 60. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. North northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 57. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. West northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 55. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 54. West northwest wind around 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles W Ridgecrest CA
 35.67°N 117.95°W (Elev. 5322 ft)
8:57 pm PST Jan 18, 2026
9pm PST Jan 18, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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