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Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

UPPER TYNDALL CREEK NEAR LODGE POLE 13NE (UTY) (TYNC1)

Lat: 36.64778°NLon: 118.39917°WElev: 11441.0ft.

NA

16°F

-9°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed WNW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 11 Apr 06:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles E Lodgepole CA

Winter Storm Warning April 11, 06:43am until April 12, 11:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning April 11, 06:43am until April 12, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Sun

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 28 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow before 8pm, then snow showers, mainly after 8pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 14. Wind chill values as low as -3. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers before 8am, then snow between 8am and 11am, then snow showers likely after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 18. Wind chill values as low as -6. Windy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Windy. Heavy
    Snow then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow between 8pm and 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -8. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow, mainly between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of snow showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 20. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 10. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 27. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Cold

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 10 percent chance of snow after 5pm. Sunny and cold, with a high near 28. Wind chill values as low as 5. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of snow before 8pm, then snow showers, mainly after 8pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 14. Wind chill values as low as -3. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow showers before 8am, then snow between 8am and 11am, then snow showers likely after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 18. Wind chill values as low as -6. Windy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow between 8pm and 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -8. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
A chance of snow, mainly between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of snow showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 20. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 27. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 33. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 32. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 10 to 20 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 35. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
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Point Forecast:
16 Miles E Lodgepole CA
 36.6°N 118.45°W (Elev. 11965 ft)
Last Update:
5:56 am PDT Apr 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am PDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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