Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Eshom Valley Drive (PG200)

Lat: 36.60951°NLon: 118.94981°WElev: 3412.0ft.

NA

45°F

7°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed SE 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 16 Feb 11:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Lodgepole CA

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 03:30am until February 19, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 03:30am until February 19, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers before 7am, then snow between 7am and 10am, then snow showers after 10am. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 22. Wind chill values as low as 6. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 25 to 31 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers before 10pm, then snow, mainly after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -3. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 32 to 38 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -2. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 21. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 26. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 17. Wind chill values as low as 9. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 22 to 28 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers before 7am, then snow between 7am and 10am, then snow showers after 10am. Some thunder is also possible. High near 22. Wind chill values as low as 6. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 25 to 31 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers before 10pm, then snow, mainly after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -3. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 32 to 38 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -2. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 21. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 26. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. East wind around 5 mph becoming west in the morning.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. East wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lodgepole CA
 36.58°N 118.73°W (Elev. 8340 ft)
2:57 am PST Feb 17, 2026
3am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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