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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Watch in effect from November 13, 01:00 AM PST until November 14, 04:00 AM PST

Current conditions at

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

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

55°F

13°C

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

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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
High: 45 °F⇓
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 32 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Veterans Day
High: 42 °F
Partly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 30 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 35 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 24 °F
Chance Snow
then Heavy
Snow
Thursday
High: 25 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Thursday Night
Low: 11 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Friday
High: 15 °F
Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

Mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 37 by 5pm. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind around 5 mph.

Veterans Day

Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Wind chill values as low as 27. 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

Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday Night

Snow likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. 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 11. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Saturday

Sunny and cold, with a high near 28. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Sunday

Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 28. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.