Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

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

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed NNE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 02:19 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles E Lodgepole CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 31. Wind chill values as low as 21. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Cold

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Wind chill values as low as 15. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 30. Wind chill values as low as 15. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 24. Wind chill values as low as 15. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 27. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 26. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 21. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 31. Wind chill values as low as 21. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Snow likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Wind chill values as low as 15. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 30. Wind chill values as low as 15. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 24. Wind chill values as low as 15. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
New Year's Day
Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 27. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 10am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 26. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 21. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 19. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 22. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
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Point Forecast:
11 Miles E Lodgepole CA
 36.59°N 118.54°W (Elev. 11198 ft)
1:57 pm PST Dec 30, 2025
2pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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