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Heavy Snow in the Central/Southern Rockies; Below Average Temperatures in the Central and Eastern US

Moderate to heavy snowfall is expected in the central/southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains today. Lake-enhanced snowfall is expected downwind of the Great Lakes today. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible this evening into tonight across the western Gulf Coast states. Temperatures across much of the central and eastern CONUS will remain below average and chilly to end the week. Read More >

Current conditions at

VISITORS CENTER AT FURNACE CREEK DEATH VALLEY (DEVC1)

Lat: 36.46222°NLon: 116.86361°WElev: -193.0ft.

NA

68°F

20°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed NNW 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 03 Dec 11:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles WNW China Lake CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy, with a north northeast wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. North wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 54. North wind 5 to 9 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 60. North wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy, with a north northeast wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. North wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 54. North wind 5 to 9 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 60. North wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles WNW China Lake CA
 35.81°N 117.92°W (Elev. 3704 ft)
Last Update:
11:11 am PST Dec 3, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am PST Dec 3, 2025-6pm PST Dec 9, 2025
 
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