Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

CHAGOOPA PLATEAU NEAR MINERAL KING 7E (CHP) (CHPC1)

Lat: 36.47333°NLon: 118.46333°WElev: 9450.0ft.

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity NA
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility NA
Last update NA
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E Lodgepole CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. North wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Wind chill values as low as 24. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow between 11am and 2pm, then snow showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 35. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers before 8pm, then snow after 8pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 21. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 31. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. North wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Friday
Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Wind chill values as low as 24. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Saturday
A chance of snow between 11am and 2pm, then snow showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 35. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers before 8pm, then snow after 8pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 21. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow likely before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 31. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday
A 10 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles E Lodgepole CA
 36.6°N 118.62°W (Elev. 9370 ft)
1:56 pm PDT Apr 23, 2026
2pm PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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