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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the Southern Plains to the Ohio Valley; Wintry Mix in the Northeast

Numerous showers and thunderstorms, some severe, are expected from the southern Plains to the Ohio Valley. The repeating nature of some showers and thunderstorms may lead to isolated flash flooding across the Ohio Valley. An area of freezing rain, with some snow on the northern edge, will cause hazardous travel conditions over portions of New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

China Lake, Naval Air Facility (KNID)

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

Clear

45°F

7°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed WSW 5 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 04 Mar 12:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW China Lake CA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 41. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Light and variable wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 67. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 37. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 65. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 69. Breezy, with a north northeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 41. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Light and variable wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 67. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 37. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 65. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 69. Breezy, with a north northeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 77. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SW China Lake CA
 35.68°N 117.7°W (Elev. 2231 ft)
Last Update:
12:57 am PST Mar 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am PST Mar 4, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 10, 2026
 
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