Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Eshom Valley Drive (PG200)

Lat: 36.60951°NLon: 118.94981°WElev: 3412.0ft.

NA

47°F

8°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed W 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 01 Jan 10:10 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Lodgepole CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 01:00am until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 26. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 45. Wind chill values as low as 20 early. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 45 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow, mainly after 4am.  Snow level 7300 feet. Low around 28. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 9am. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 39. Wind chill values as low as 25. South southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Heavy
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow showers before 1am, then a chance of snow. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6600 feet after midnight . Low around 26. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 35. South southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers before 10pm, then snow likely after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 21. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Calm wind.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 26. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 45. Wind chill values as low as 20 early. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday Night
Rain and snow, mainly after 4am. Snow level 7300 feet. Low around 28. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 9am. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 39. Wind chill values as low as 25. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow showers before 1am, then a chance of snow. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6600 feet after midnight . Low around 26. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 35. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers before 10pm, then snow likely after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 21. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Calm wind.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the morning.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind around 5 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Lodgepole CA
 36.61°N 118.74°W (Elev. 6604 ft)
11:56 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
12am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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