Frigid Airmass to Bring Significantly Colder Temperatures; Heavy Lake-effect Snow; Fire Concerns Across the Central Gulf Coast

A frigid cold airmass will bring significantly colder weather across the eastern two thirds of the country early this week. Temperatures will tie or break many records across the Southeast through tonight. Moderate to heavy lake effect snow will continue downwind of the Great Lakes. Gusty winds and dry conditions will support an elevated fire weather threat across the Central Gulf Coast. Read More >

Current conditions at

CHAGOOPA PLATEAU NEAR MINERAL KING 7E (CHP) (CHPC1)

Lat: 36.47333°NLon: 118.46333°WElev: 9450.0ft.

52°F

11°C

Humidity	NA
Wind Speed	NA NA MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	N/A
Visibility	NA
Last update	NA

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Extended Forecast for

18 Miles SE Lodgepole CA

Today
High: 49 °F⇓
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 41 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Veterans Day
High: 47 °F
Partly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 37 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 40 °F
Partly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 26 °F
Chance Snow
then Snow
Thursday
High: 30 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 14 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Friday
High: 19 °F
Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

Mostly sunny, with a temperature rising to near 49 by 11am, then falling to around 42 during the remainder of the day. West wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 41. North wind around 5 mph.

Veterans Day

Partly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 40. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Wednesday Night

Snow, mainly after 4am. Low around 26. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Thursday

Snow before 10am, then snow showers after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 30. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 14. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Friday

Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 19. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Saturday

Sunny and cold, with a high near 28. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

Sunday

A 10 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 31. West northwest wind around 5 mph.