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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lone Pine/Death Valley Airport (KO26)

Lat: 36.58869°NLon: 118.04939°WElev: 3710.0ft.

Clear

66°F

19°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed SSE 12 MPH
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Oct 12:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles NW China Lake CA

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 42. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 69. North northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 43. Calm wind.

    Low: 43 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Light and variable wind.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 54. Breezy.

    Low: 54 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 42. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 69. North northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 43. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 77. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 48.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 54. Breezy.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 53.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 52.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles NW China Lake CA
 35.81°N 117.75°W (Elev. 2267 ft)
Last Update:
12:46 pm PDT Oct 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm PDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm PDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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