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.

NA

55°F

13°C

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

12 Miles ESE Lodgepole CA

Winter Storm Watch November 13, 01:00am until November 14, 04:00am
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Winter Storm Watch
  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 37 by 5pm. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. North wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Veterans Day

    Veterans Day: Increasing clouds, with a high near 41. Wind chill values as low as 26. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Wind chill values as low as 22. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 25. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 11. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 11 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 15. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 15 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 37 by 5pm. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. North wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.
Veterans Day
Increasing clouds, with a high near 41. Wind chill values as low as 26. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Wind chill values as low as 22. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 25. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 11. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 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 15. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 27. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 27. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Point Forecast:
12 Miles ESE Lodgepole CA
 36.54°N 118.53°W (Elev. 12044 ft)
10:56 am PST Nov 10, 2025
11am PST Nov 10, 2025-6pm PST Nov 16, 2025
 
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