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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

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

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

NA

38°F

3°C

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

11 Miles SE Lodgepole CA

Winter Storm Warning April 10, 05:00pm until April 12, 11:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Wind chill values as low as 22. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely before 11pm, then a chance of snow after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 19. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Increasing clouds and cold, with a high near 30. Wind chill values as low as 12. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow before 8pm, then snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Increasing clouds, with a low around 16. Wind chill values as low as 8. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 23. 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 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow, mainly between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of snow showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 24. West 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: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 31. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 31 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Wind chill values as low as 22. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely before 11pm, then a chance of snow after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 19. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Increasing clouds and cold, with a high near 30. Wind chill values as low as 12. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow before 8pm, then snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Increasing clouds, with a low around 16. Wind chill values as low as 8. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 23. 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 4 to 8 inches possible.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
A chance of snow, mainly between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of snow showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 24. West 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 16. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 31. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 35. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph becoming north after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles SE Lodgepole CA
 36.49°N 118.57°W (Elev. 11352 ft)
Last Update:
11:32 am PDT Apr 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am PDT Apr 10, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 16, 2026
 
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