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Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

SCE Grapevine Canyon (SE447)

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

NA

67°F

19°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed ENE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 11 Apr 11:40 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

24 Miles NW China Lake CA

Winter Storm Warning April 11, 12:00pm until April 12, 11:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning April 11, 12:00pm until April 12, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Sun

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow after midnight. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Increasing clouds, with a low around 39. Wind chill values as low as 32. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Wind chill values as low as 30 early. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 48 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Wind chill values as low as 26. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow between noon and 3pm, then a chance of rain after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 57. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow after midnight. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Increasing clouds, with a low around 39. Wind chill values as low as 32. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Snow likely before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Wind chill values as low as 30 early. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Wind chill values as low as 26. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Monday
A chance of snow between noon and 3pm, then a chance of rain after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 57. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind around 15 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
24 Miles NW China Lake CA
 35.92°N 117.97°W (Elev. 6083 ft)
Last Update:
11:56 am PDT Apr 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm PDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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