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

51°F

11°C

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

9 Miles E Lodgepole CA

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

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 29 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as 22. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Wind chill values as low as 14. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 30. Wind chill values as low as 15. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers before 7pm, then snow, mainly after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 21. Wind chill values as low as 10. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 23. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 14. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 23. West southwest wind around 5 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 25. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 29 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as 22. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Wind chill values as low as 14. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 30. Wind chill values as low as 15. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers before 7pm, then snow, mainly after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 21. Wind chill values as low as 10. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 23. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 14. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 23. West southwest wind around 5 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 25. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 24. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly 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:
9 Miles E Lodgepole CA
 36.58°N 118.56°W (Elev. 9787 ft)
11:57 am PST Jan 2, 2026
12pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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