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

16°F

-9°C

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

13 Miles SE Lodgepole CA

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

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 26. Wind chill values as low as 18. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 35. Wind chill values as low as 16. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Wind chill values as low as 17. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, mainly before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 31. Wind chill values as low as 17. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 22. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    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 26. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • 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 17. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 24. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 26. Wind chill values as low as 18. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 35. Wind chill values as low as 16. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Wind chill values as low as 17. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow, mainly before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 31. Wind chill values as low as 17. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 22. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 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 26. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 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 17. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 24. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 26. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 25. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 21. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
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Point Forecast:
13 Miles SE Lodgepole CA
 36.47°N 118.57°W (Elev. 10538 ft)
2:57 am PST Jan 2, 2026
3am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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