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Blizzard Conditions from the Central Plains to the Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

A Spring blizzard will move from the central High Plains to the Upper Midwest and western Great Lakes today into Thursday. The combination of heavy falling snow and strong winds will create snow-covered roads and near zero visibility at times. Gusty winds and dry conditions will continue critical fire weather today through Friday from southwestern Texas into the southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

VISITORS CENTER AT FURNACE CREEK DEATH VALLEY (DEVC1)

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

NA

75°F

24°C

Humidity 11%
Wind Speed SE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 04:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

24 Miles NW China Lake CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southeast wind 6 to 13 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Light and variable wind becoming south 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. West northwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southeast wind 6 to 13 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Light and variable wind becoming south 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. West northwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
24 Miles NW China Lake CA
 35.97°N 117.92°W (Elev. 3366 ft)
Last Update:
11:48 am PDT Mar 19, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4pm PDT Mar 19, 2025-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2025
 
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