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Dangerous Cold Weather for Most of the Country; Rare Southern Winter Storm; Fire Weather Concerns for Southern California

Arctic air is encompassing the eastern two-thirds of the United States. A major winter storm is bringing heavy snow as well as areas of sleet and freezing rain from south Texas through the eastern Carolinas. Moderate to strong Santa Ana winds and low humidity will maintain Critical to Extremely Critical fire weather conditions in southern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

China Lake, Naval Air Facility (KNID)

Lat: 35.68639°NLon: 117.69°WElev: 2283.0ft.

Partly Cloudy

54°F

12°C

Humidity 9%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.51 in (1033.19 mb)
Dewpoint -3°F (-19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Jan 01:56 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

28 Miles NW China Lake CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 55. South southeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 64. North northwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. North northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 61. North wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow showers between 10am and 2pm, then a chance of rain showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 55. South southeast wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 64. North northwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. North northwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 61. North wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers between 10am and 2pm, then a chance of rain showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
28 Miles NW China Lake CA
 36.04°N 117.94°W (Elev. 3383 ft)
Last Update:
1:16 pm PST Jan 21, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2pm PST Jan 21, 2025-6pm PST Jan 27, 2025
 
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