Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. 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

33°F

1°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed E 6 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 17 Feb 12:10 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Lodgepole CA

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 04:42pm until February 19, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 04:42pm until February 19, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers before 1am, then snow, mainly after 1am. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 12. Wind chill values as low as 1. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 34 to 40 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as 1. West southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the evening.  New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 27. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 30. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 27. Wind chill values as low as 13. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 30 to 36 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers before 1am, then snow, mainly after 1am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 12. Wind chill values as low as 1. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 34 to 40 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as 1. West southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the evening. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 30. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 38. East wind around 5 mph becoming west in the morning.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
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Point Forecast:
Lodgepole CA
 36.61°N 118.74°W (Elev. 6604 ft)
3:57 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
4pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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