Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

INYOKERN (MKIYK)

Lat: 35.65884° N Lon: 117.82951° W Elev: 2455.0 ft.

NA

55°F

13°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed WSW 6 MPH
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Apr 12:55 AM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Indian Wells Valley

Today
Windy, sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain in the late morning and afternoon. Highs 70 to 76. South winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to southwest 25 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 50 mph.
Tonight
Breezy. Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 45 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Breezy, sunny. Highs 68 to 74. West winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Breezy. Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. West winds 15 to 25 mph decreasing to 5 to 15 mph after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs 72 to 78. West winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night Through Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs 77 to 82.
Saturday
Breezy. Partly sunny. Highs 68 to 74.
Saturday Night
Breezy. Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
Sunday And Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Highs 68 to 74. Lows in the lower 40s.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Highs 71 to 77.



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1142 PM PDT Tue Apr 21 2026
 
 

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