Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

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

NA

15°F

-9°C

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

15 Miles SE Lodgepole CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 01:00am until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Wind chill values as low as 7. West wind around 10 mph becoming south southwest in the morning.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Wind chill values as low as 10. South southwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, mainly before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 28. Wind chill values as low as 11. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers before 7pm, then snow, mainly between 7pm and 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 20. Wind chill values as low as 12. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 23. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers before 7pm, then snow, mainly after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 13. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 21. West southwest wind around 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 24. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.

    High: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Wind chill values as low as 7. West wind around 10 mph becoming south southwest in the morning.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Wind chill values as low as 10. South southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Snow, mainly before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 28. Wind chill values as low as 11. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers before 7pm, then snow, mainly between 7pm and 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 20. Wind chill values as low as 12. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 23. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers before 7pm, then snow, mainly after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 13. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 21. West southwest wind around 10 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 24. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. North northwest wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 23. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind around 15 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 19. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Point Forecast:
15 Miles SE Lodgepole CA
 36.45°N 118.53°W (Elev. 12198 ft)
4:56 am PST Jan 2, 2026
5am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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