Ridgecrest, CA

2:40 AM PDT on May 25, 2012 (GMT -0700)
Elev: 2356 ft
Lon: 117.7° W
Lat: 35.6° N
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Weather Summary
Weather Underground Forecast for Friday, May 25, 2012.

Expect more active weather to develop across the Great Lakes on Friday, as a low pressure system moves from the Upper Midwest into eastern Canada. This system will push a cold front over the Great Lakes and Midwest, producing scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. There is a slight chance that some of these storms will turn severe with strong winds and large hail. Rainfall totals will range from 1 to 2 inches, with over 2 inches likely in areas of severe weather development.

Behind this activity in the West, a low pressure system will move over the Great Basin and into the Southern Rockies. Flow around this system will produce cooler temperatures across the West, while also triggering scattered showers over the Pacific Northwest, northern California, and Intermountain West. Snow showers may develop again across the highest elevations of the Northern Rockies.

Meanwhile in the East, high pressure builds from the Plains, over the Mississippi River Valley, and into the Eastern US. This will keep moisture away to the north, allowing for dry, sunny, and warm conditions. High temperatures will range in the 80s and 90s from the Central Plains through the Eastern Valleys, with parts of the Southern US reaching into the lower 100s.
Weather Underground Forecast for Friday, May 25, 2012.

Expect more active weather to develop across the Great Lakes on Friday, as a low pressure system moves from the Upper Midwest into eastern Canada. This system will push a cold front over the Great Lakes and Midwest, producing scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. There is a slight chance that some of these storms will turn severe with strong winds and large hail. Rainfall totals will range from 1 to 2 inches, with over 2 inches likely in areas of severe weather development.

Behind this activity in the West, a low pressure system will move over the Great Basin and into the Southern Rockies. Flow around this system will produce cooler temperatures across the West, while also triggering scattered showers over the Pacific Northwest, northern California, and Intermountain West. Snow showers may develop again across the highest elevations of the Northern Rockies.

Meanwhile in the East, high pressure builds from the Plains, over the Mississippi River Valley, and into the Eastern US. This will keep moisture away to the north, allowing for dry, sunny, and warm conditions. High temperatures will range in the 80s and 90s from the Central Plains through the Eastern Valleys, with parts of the Southern US reaching into the lower 100s.

Ridgecrest Weather at a Glance

Updated 2:37 AM PDT
Elevation
2392 ft
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
66.6 °F
Feels Like 66.6 °F
Wind(mph)
13.0
Sunrise / Set
5:39 AM
7:56 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Tonight
Clear 61 °F
Clear
Friday
Partly Cloudy 75 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday Night
Partly Cloudy 52 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
Partly Cloudy 79 | 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
Clear 88 | 63 °F
Clear
Monday
Clear 91 | 64 °F
Clear
Today is forecast to be Much Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.42 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
23%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KNID 250856Z AUTO 21024G30KT 10SM CLR 20/M02 A2948 RMK AO2 PK WND 22033/0758 SLP961 T02001017 53002 TSNO
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Temperature
Temperature
66.6 °F
Dew Point
28 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
13.0 mph from WNW
Wind Gust
30.0 mph
Health
0.0 out of 16
Pollen
5.90 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Local Activity
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Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 75F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 52F. Windy. Winds from the WSW at 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 79F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 15 to 20 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 20 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 95F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 70F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 102F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 72F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 100F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 102F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
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Nowcast
Wind Advisory in effect until 4 am PDT Saturday...

Forecast

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KCARIDGE10

Friday, 25
Partly Cloudy
75 | 52 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Saturday, 26
Partly Cloudy
79 | 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Sunday, 27
Clear
88 | 63 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 28
Clear
91 | 64 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 29
Clear
95 | 66 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 30
Clear
99 | 70 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 31
Clear
102 | 72 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 1
Clear
100 | 68 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 2
Clear
102 | 66 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 3
Clear
99 | 63 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 1:15 AM PDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 75F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 52F. Windy. Winds from the WSW at 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 62 | 20 71 | 9 63 | 19 54 | 28
Wind 19 mph WSW 30 mph SSW 29 mph WSW 17 mph SW
Humidity 20% 10% 18% 35%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 20% 37% 37% 49%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:39 AM
7:56 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.02], Average RMSE [1.52]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.15], Average RMSE [1.53] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:15 AM PDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 79F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 15 to 20 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 40 73 | 33 65 | 27 59 | 30
Wind 13 mph SW 17 mph WSW 18 mph WSW 7 mph WNW
Humidity 59% 22% 23% 33%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 49% 42% 42% 21%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:38 AM
7:57 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.41], Average RMSE [1.82]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.41], Average RMSE [1.92] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:15 AM PDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 30 78 | 28 80 | 20 68 | 32
Wind 6 mph NNW 7 mph NE 5 mph NE 6 mph West
Humidity 32% 15% 10% 26%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 21% 24% 24% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:38 AM
7:58 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.62], Average RMSE [2.03]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.69], Average RMSE [1.89] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:15 AM PDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 66 | 27 83 | 18 87 | 20 72 | 31
Wind 3 mph West 8 mph SSE 12 mph SW 8 mph WSW
Humidity 22% 8% 8% 21%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:37 AM
7:58 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.77], Average RMSE [2.16]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.79], Average RMSE [1.74] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:15 AM PDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 95F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 69 | 25 88 | 22 89 | 30 76 | 33
Wind 5 mph West 7 mph South 12 mph SW 7 mph WSW
Humidity 18% 9% 12% 22%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:37 AM
7:59 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.55], Average RMSE [2.02]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.06], Average RMSE [1.98] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:15 AM PDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 70F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 70 | 27 92 | 22 93 | 27 78 | 33
Wind 3 mph West 4 mph ESE 5 mph SSW 7 mph WNW
Humidity 19% 7% 9% 20%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:37 AM
7:59 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.83], Average RMSE [1.92]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.95], Average RMSE [2.00] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:15 AM PDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 102F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 72F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 76 | 21 97 | 13 95 | -20 81 | 21
Wind 5 mph NW 5 mph ENE 3 mph SE 7 mph WNW
Humidity 17% 4% 1% 12%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:37 AM
7:59 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.32], Average RMSE [3.07]
Source: BestForecast at 1:15 AM PDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 100F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 76 | 19 97 | 30 95 | -20 77 | 33
Wind 3 mph WNW 4 mph SE 3 mph SE 8 mph West
Humidity 15% 9% 1% 19%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:37 AM
7:59 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.12], Average RMSE [3.03]
Source: BestForecast at 1:15 AM PDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 102F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 75 | 38 95 | 32 95 | 32 76 | 42
Wind 4 mph West 4 mph SSW 12 mph WSW 9 mph West
Humidity 26% 10% 11% 30%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:37 AM
7:59 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.81], Average RMSE [3.44]
Source: BestForecast at 1:15 AM PDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 74 | 54 90 | 56 91 | 44 72 | 46
Wind 5 mph West 5 mph SW 13 mph WSW 9 mph West
Humidity 49% 31% 18% 37%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 1% 0% 0% 1%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:37 AM
7:59 PM
Source: BestForecast at 1:15 AM PDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 70 | 52 90 | 53 91 | 34 72 | 39
Wind 4 mph West 4 mph SSW 12 mph WSW 9 mph West
Humidity 49% 28% 13% 30%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 2% 1% 1% %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:37 AM
7:59 PM
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History & Almanac
May 25, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KNID) 89 °F 60 °F
Record (KNID) 100 °F (2005) 50 °F (2011)
Yesterday 87.6 °F 65.6 °F
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
Barstow, CA 70 miles 3.2 10:45 PM PDT
2012-05-23
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
Astronomy
May. 25, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:39 AM PDT 7:56 PM PDT
Civil Twilight 5:09 AM PDT 8:25 PM PDT
Nautical Twilight 4:34 AM PDT 9:01 PM PDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:55 AM PDT 9:40 PM PDT
Moon 9:40 AM PDT 11:39 PM PDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 16m
Length of Day
14h 17m
Tomorrow will be 1m 12s longer.
Waxing Crescent, 17% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waxing Crescent
May 28
First Quarter
Jun 4
Full
Jun 11
Last Quarter
Jun 19
New
Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
82 °F
Needles
75 °F
Blythe
72 °F
Palm Springs
72 °F
Thermal
32 °F
Truckee-Tahoe
35 °F
Weaverville
36 °F
Mount Shasta
37 °F
Alturas
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
Leavitt Lake 19 in 9400 ft
Leavitt Meadows 1 in 7200 ft
Sonora Pass 0 in 8800 ft
Summit Meadow 1 in 9122 ft
Poison Flat 0 in 7900 ft
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Aviation
City Temp. Conditions Updated
China Lake 68 °F Clear 1:56 AM PDT
Inyokern This station is not reporting.
Edwards AFB North Base 61 °F Clear 1:55 AM PDT
Mojave 57 °F Clear 2:15 AM PDT
Flight To ETA Status
No flights were found.
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Type Condition
Flight Rule: VFR (KNID)
Wind Speed: 24.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 282° (WNW)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KNID 250856Z AUTO 21024G30KT 10SM CLR 20/M02 A2948 RMK AO2 PK WND 22033/0758 SLP961 T02001017 53002 TSNO

Sports
Event Date Forecast
Royals vs. Orioles 7:05 PM EDT on May 25, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 81 °F
Cubs vs. Pirates 7:05 PM EDT on May 25, 2012 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 81 °F
Event Date Forecast
Athletic vs. Barcelona 12:00 PM CEST on May 25, 2012 Scattered Clouds, High 86° F/ 30° C
Barcelona vs. Athletic 10:00 PM CEST on May 25, 2012 Scattered Clouds, High 86° F/ 30° C
Event Date Forecast
Auto Club 400 12:16 PM PDT on March 25, 2012 Rain, 52 °F
FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks 1:15 PM EDT on June 03, 2012 Average High 79° F/ 26° C
Event Date Forecast
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 25, 2012 Overcast, 74 °F
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 26, 2012 Mostly Cloudy, 72 °F
Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Ridgecrest Heights, CA 93555, Ridgecrest, CA 66.6 °F - 28 °F 23% WNW  at  13.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2392 ft 2:37 AM PDT Normal  
Downs-Upjohn, Ridgecrest, CA 67.1 °F - 30 °F 25% SW  at  13.3 mph 0.00 in / hr 2336 ft 2:39 AM PDT Normal  
City Hall, Ridgecrest, CA 66.7 °F - 30 °F 25% SW  at  22.0 mph - / hr 2315 ft 2:40 AM PDT Rapid Fire
SW Ridgecrest, Ridgecrest, CA 65.8 °F - 32 °F 28% WSW  at  15.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2475 ft 2:39 AM PDT Normal  
APRSWXNET Ridgecrest CA , Ridgecrest, CA 66 °F - 31 °F 27% SW  at  17 mph 0.00 in / hr 2463 ft 2:12 AM PDT MADIS
Indian Wells Valley, Ridgecrest, CA 67.6 °F - 30 °F 25% SW  at  11.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2333 ft 2:40 AM PDT Rapid Fire
APRSWXNET Ridgecrest CA, Ridgecrest, CA 68 °F - 25 °F 20% SSE  at  4 mph 0.00 in / hr 2299 ft 2:11 AM PDT MADIS
5 miles West of town, Ridgecrest, CA 66.3 °F - 27 °F 23% SSW  at  17.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2400 ft 2:35 AM PDT Normal  
NonFedAWOS INYOKERN , Pearsonville, CA 66 °F - 25 °F 21% WSW  at  21 mph 0.00 in / hr 2455 ft 1:55 AM PDT MADIS
FAR site, Cantil, CA 65.6 °F - 33 °F 30% SW  at  21.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2000 ft 2:30 AM PDT Normal
Red Rock Canyon, Cantil, CA 62.0 °F - 28 °F 27% SW  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2592 ft 2:38 AM PDT Normal  
RAWS INDIAN WELLS CANYON CA, Inyokern, CA 60 °F - 24 °F 25% SSE  at  2 mph 0.00 in / hr 4000 ft 1:26 AM PDT MADIS
RAWS SQUAW SPRINGS CA, Red Mountain, CA 60 °F - 30 °F 32% SSE  at  6 mph 0.00 in / hr 3661 ft 1:51 AM PDT MADIS
RAWS LAURAL MOUNTAIN CA, Randsburg, CA 58 °F - 27 °F 30% SW  at  13 mph 0.00 in / hr 4390 ft 1:26 AM PDT MADIS
RAWS FIVE MILE CA, Little Lake, CA 60 °F - 12 °F 15% SSW  at  9 mph 0.00 in / hr 4149 ft 1:26 AM PDT MADIS
RAWS BLUE MAX CA, Inyokern, CA 52 °F - 22 °F 30% North  at  23 mph 0.00 in / hr 5350 ft 1:32 AM PDT MADIS
RAWS WALKER PASS EAST CA, Onyx, CA 52 °F - - - NW  at  20 mph 0.00 in / hr 5216 ft 1:25 AM PDT MADIS
RAWS WALKER PASS CA, Onyx, CA 48 °F 44 °F 25 °F 41% WNW  at  10 mph 0.00 in / hr 5571 ft 2:00 AM PDT MADIS
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Wind Advisory, High Wind Watch
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 7:32 PM PDT on May 24, 2012

... Wind Advisory in effect until 4 am PDT Saturday...
... High wind watch in effect from Friday morning through late
Friday night for areas through and below passes and canyons...

The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a Wind
Advisory... which is in effect until 4 am PDT Saturday for the
Kern County mountains and deserts. A high wind watch for areas
through and below passes and canyons has also been issued. This
high wind watch for areas through and below passes and canyons is
in effect from Friday morning through late Friday night.

Winds will increase tonight as a Pacific storm approaches the
region. The strongest winds will be from late Friday morning
through Friday night... and will be mainly through and below the
favored passes and canyons of the Kern County mountains.

* Winds: west to northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
Gusts to around 75 mph will be possible from late Friday morning
through Friday night through and below the favored passes and
canyons.

* Timing: winds will increase this evening and continue Friday
before beginning to diminish late Friday night. The strongest
gusts will be from late Friday morning through Friday night.

* Locations include: Rosamond... California City... Edwards AFB...
Mojave... Ridgecrest... Tehachapi... Lake Isabella.

* Impacts: very strong cross winds will occur at times...
especially on Highway 14 near canyons. Areas of blowing dust are
possible. High profile vehicles are highly vulnerable to these
strong cross winds. Major roads that will be affected include
Interstate 5 over the Grapevine... Highway 58 through and below
the Tehachapi Pass... Highway 178 through the Walker Pass and
Highway 14 and U.S. 395 in the desert.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that gusts of 45 mph or more are expected.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for
high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

A high wind watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Wind gusts of 58 mph or stronger may occur.
Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.



Sanger/andersen

Weather.Gov/Hanford




Special Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 8:35 PM PDT on May 24, 2012

... Much cooler Friday and Saturday...

Breezy to locally windy conditions will develop overnight across
the higher elevations of the southern Sierra Nevada... the
Tehachapi Mountains... and High Desert of Kern County.

An abnormally cool low pressure area for this time of the year is
forecast to begin affecting the region by tonight... continuing
into Friday and Saturday. Temperatures by Friday will be some 15
to 20 degrees below normal. This system will bring a chance of
showers and thunderstorms to the southern Sierra Nevada Friday...
with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms over the central
San Joaquin Valley and the Sierra foothills Friday afternoon and
evening. There will be a chance of showers over the southern
Sierra Nevada Saturday... decreasing Saturday night. The snow level
Friday and Saturday will be around 6000 feet... but could be
locally lower in heavier showers.

Dry weather will return Sunday as the low pressure system moves
east of the region. Temperatures are expected to warm to near
normal Sunday and Memorial Day.



Sanger