Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

SCE Grapevine Canyon (SE447)

Lat: 35.732°NLon: 117.87001°WElev: 2554.0ft.

NA

45°F

7°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed WNW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 02 Jan 04:50 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles WNW Ridgecrest CA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. North wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly after 10am.  High near 51. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. South southwest wind 10 to 15 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.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 5500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a slight chance of rain.  Snow level 5300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. North wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Rain, mainly after 10am. High near 51. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. South southwest wind 10 to 15 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.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
A chance of rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a slight chance of rain. Snow level 5300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5700 feet lowering to 5000 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4500 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Point Forecast:
18 Miles WNW Ridgecrest CA
 35.74°N 117.96°W (Elev. 4393 ft)
4:56 am PST Jan 2, 2026
5am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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