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

44°F

7°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed S 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 16 Feb 12:40 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Lodgepole CA

Winter Storm Warning until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Snow.  High near 37. Wind chill values as low as 16. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 18 to 24 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers before 4am, then snow after 4am. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 19. Wind chill values as low as 11. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 31 to 37 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow before 1pm, then snow showers between 1pm and 4pm, then snow after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 27. Wind chill values as low as 10. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow before 7pm, then snow showers between 7pm and 1am, then snow after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 14. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 24 to 30 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 24. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West southwest wind around 5 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 28. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear early, then becoming mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Washington's Birthday
Snow. High near 37. Wind chill values as low as 16. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 18 to 24 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow showers before 4am, then snow after 4am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 19. Wind chill values as low as 11. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 31 to 37 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow before 1pm, then snow showers between 1pm and 4pm, then snow after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 27. Wind chill values as low as 10. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow before 7pm, then snow showers between 7pm and 1am, then snow after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 14. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 24 to 30 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 24. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West southwest wind around 5 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 28. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 32. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the morning.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lodgepole CA
 36.61°N 118.74°W (Elev. 6604 ft)
11:57 pm PST Feb 15, 2026
12am PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 22, 2026
 
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