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 >

Current conditions at

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

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

NA

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed SSE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 11 Apr 11:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles E Lodgepole CA

Winter Storm Warning April 11, 12:15pm until April 12, 11:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning April 11, 12:15pm until April 12, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Sun

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 13. Wind chill values as low as zero. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • 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.  Steady temperature around 16. Wind chill values as low as -4. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • 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 -3. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 22. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 29. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Cold

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a temperature falling to around 27 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as 14. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 13. Wind chill values as low as zero. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 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. Steady temperature around 16. Wind chill values as low as -4. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 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 -3. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
A chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 22. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 29. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 36. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Point Forecast:
10 Miles E Lodgepole CA
 36.61°N 118.57°W (Elev. 10551 ft)
11:56 am PDT Apr 11, 2026
12pm PDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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