Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

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

NA

18°F

-8°C

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

18 Miles SE Lodgepole CA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Wind chill values as low as 18. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 34. Wind chill values as low as 25. North northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Wind chill values as low as 24. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Wind chill values as low as 19. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 29. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 29. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. North wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 30. North wind around 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 30 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Wind chill values as low as 18. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 34. Wind chill values as low as 25. North northwest wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Wind chill values as low as 24. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Wind chill values as low as 19. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 29. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 29. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. North wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 30. North wind around 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. North northeast wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 32. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles SE Lodgepole CA
 36.38°N 118.55°W (Elev. 10715 ft)
5:57 am PST Jan 20, 2026
6am PST Jan 20, 2026-6pm PST Jan 26, 2026
 
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