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Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

TUNNEL NEAR CATAGO 15W TUN (TUNC1)

Lat: 36.36°NLon: 118.28833°WElev: 8937.0ft.

NA

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed NW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 11 Apr 05:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles SE Lodgepole CA

Winter Storm Warning April 11, 05:30am until April 12, 11:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning April 11, 05:30am until April 12, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Sun

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely before 2am, then snow showers, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 20. Wind chill values as low as 9. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers before 8am, then snow between 8am and 11am, then snow showers likely after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 24. Wind chill values as low as 4. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Breezy. Heavy
    Snow then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow between 8pm and 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Wind chill values as low as 6. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow, mainly between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of snow showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 27. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 34. North northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the morning.

    High: 34 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 35. Wind chill values as low as 21. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Snow likely before 2am, then snow showers, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 20. Wind chill values as low as 9. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow showers before 8am, then snow between 8am and 11am, then snow showers likely after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 24. Wind chill values as low as 4. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow between 8pm and 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Wind chill values as low as 6. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
A chance of snow, mainly between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of snow showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 27. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 34. North northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 39. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 43. North northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
25 Miles SE Lodgepole CA
 36.31°N 118.45°W (Elev. 10344 ft)
Last Update:
4:56 am PDT Apr 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am PDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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